News Pharmacy technician apprenticeship training provider ceases trading Department for Education data revealed that 17 people completed Woodspeen Training’s pharmacy technician course in 2025.…Published: 12 September 2025
News Investigations ongoing as regulator takes action against Jhoots The General Pharmaceutical Council's enforcement action against Jhoots follows concerns raised about unexpected closures and ‘poor service’ in several branches.…Published: 12 September 2025
News News in brief: hope for lung cancer patients in studies presented at world conference Senior clinical reporter Joanna Robertson summarises clinical trial results from the World Conference on Lung Cancer in Barcelona.…Published: 12 September 2025
News Eli Lilly pausing investment in UK as report warns against ‘limited’ NHS uptake of new drugs Manufacturer halts Gateway Labs development amid widespread concerns about the financial viability of research and development in the UK.…Published: 11 September 2025
News CCA renews call for pharmacists to make medicines substitutions as part of community ‘pharmacy prospectus’ The Company Chemists’ Association says its proposals could free up 51 million GP appointments each year.…Published: 11 September 2025
News IPA chief executive writes to pharmacy minister over ‘deep crisis’ in community pharmacy sector The chief executive of the Independent Pharmacies Association said that members of the association have also raised concerns that the payment for flu vaccinations for the 2025/2026 flu season was not increased.…Published: 11 September 2025
News Alison Simpson (1954–2025)On 17 August 2025, Alison Simpson, MPharmS, aged 70 years, of East Morton, West Yorkshire. Mrs Simpson registered with the Society in 1977.…Published: 11 September 2025
News More than 40 neighbourhood health service sites announced across England The Department of Health and Social Care said that the 43 neighbourhood health service sites will initially focus on long-term conditions, such as diabetes, high blood pressure and epilepsy.…Published: 10 September 2025
News Tool can identify harmful medications in older adults with cancer, study finds Researchers analysed patient record data to identify patients that were prescribed one or more potentially inappropriate medications, which are considered to be high-risk for older adults.…Published: 10 September 2025
News Pharmacies could offer more vaccines off-site under government proposals Pharmacies could offer a wider range of vaccinations away from registered premises to increase access and uptake, according to a consultation document.…Published: 9 September 2025
