Tag: pharmacists
RPS Scotland expects all patient-facing pharmacists to be independent prescribers by 2030
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) in Scotland expects all pharmacists in a patient-facing role to become independent prescribers by 2030.
In a report published on...
Pharmacist Support appoints five new trustees
Independent charity group, Pharmacist Support has appointed five new trustees to its board - David Downham, Karen Harrowing, Mohammed Hussain, Mala Khiroya, and Alison...
PDA asks Boots to scrap restrictive clause for employed pharmacists facing ‘opening hour’ cuts
The Pharmacists' Defence Association (PDA) has asked Boots UK to waive any restrictive clause that prevents pharmacists working with the multiple from working for...
CCA lauds NHS investment in pharmacies; warns about sustainable funding, workforce shortages
Keith Ridge, who retired from the role of England’s chief pharmaceutical officer this month, has written to the NHS regional directors regarding a package...
PDA expresses concern for relief pharmacists at Boots amid hours reduction initiative
The Pharmacists’ Defence Association has expressed concerns after hearing about inconsistent experiences from relief pharmacists at Boots amid the current pharmacy hours reduction initiative.
It...
GPhC makes case for Covid-19 vaccination in all pharmacies; RPS says policy reversal by government gives little hope to those already affected
Following the UK government’s decision to look at the possibility of changing rules on mandatory Covid vaccination for healthcare staff, the General Pharmaceutical Council...