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GPhC proposes 6% annual increase in registration fees for next two years

In a consultation statement, the regulator said that it would be forced to cut back on its regulatory work if it did not increase registration fees to cover “rising operational costs”.…

Published: 3 February 2025

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First minister says Pharmacy First will expand to cover more clinical conditions

John Swinney’s comments came in a speech on improving public services and NHS renewal, delivered at an event at the National Robotarium in Edinburgh.…

Published: 29 January 2025

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What does the assisted dying legislation mean for pharmacy?

The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill still has a long way to go before becoming law and pharmacy organisations have unresolved questions about what it might mean for pharmacy practice.…

Published: 22 January 2025

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MPs launch inquiry as UK’s first safe drug consumption facility opens

The inquiry will examine the safe drug facility's ability to reduce harm and the necessary legal changes to make the facility permanent.…

Published: 14 January 2025

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NICE recommends olaparib for advanced breast cancer in final draft guidance

The drug has previously been recommended for some types of ovarian cancer in England and for prostate cancer in Scotland.…

Published: 13 January 2025

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Health inequalities included in updated cancer referral guidelines

The Scottish government's ‘Cancer Strategy for Scotland 2023–2033’ highlights that there is “convincing evidence” that socioeconomic and health disparities are linked with increased diagnoses of more advanced cancers.…

Published: 8 January 2025

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PJ view: There are still reasons to be optimistic about pharmacy in 2025, despite a challenging 2024

A turbulent 2024 has left the pharmacy profession with many uncertainties, but there are still opportunities to come in 2025.…

Published: 20 December 2024

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Your views on the Royal Pharmaceutical Society’s royal college proposals

In this episode of The PJ Pod, we hear from the executive team at the Royal Pharmaceutical Society about its proposals to become a royal college, and from members with their opinions on the plans.…

Published: 19 December 2024

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