RPS Scotland calls for more university places to tackle pharmacist shortages

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society in Scotland said the sector is under "significant pressure" and has called for the Scottish government to take action to support pharmacy teams.
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RPS Scotland's 'Pharmacy Workforce Briefing' warns that vacancy rates leave the sector under “significant pressure”

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The Scottish government should fund more university degree and foundation trainee places to ensure a “strong pipeline” of pharmacists entering the profession, says a new briefing paper from the Royal Pharmaceutical Society in Scotland.

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