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Community pharmacies in Scotland receive £20m cash injection

Additional funding is being given to ease pressures on community pharmacies that have been created by price increases in medicines.…

Published: 2 June 2023

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Community Pharmacy Scotland rejects government’s funding offer for 2023/2024

The Community Pharmacy Scotland Board unanimously rejected the Scottish government's funding offer, saying it fears it "is not enough to keep our world-leading services running".…

Published: 30 May 2023

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Rowlands acquires 30 LloydsPharmacy branches in Scotland

The acquisition follows LloydsPharmacy's previous announcement of the closure of its stores based in Sainsbury's supermarkets.…

Published: 24 May 2023

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Pharmacist recognised by NHS for ‘remarkable’ work supporting Ukrainian refugees

Katie Earle-Payne was recognised for her work creating information guides, developing GP pathways and helping to identify alternative medicines for Ukrainian refugees.…

Published: 19 May 2023

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Laura Wilson: ‘We want to make sure pharmacy’s voice is heard’

The director for RPS Scotland shares how she came to be in her role and what the Society is focusing on for the rest of the year.…

Published: 17 May 2023

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Trainee pharmacist wins trade union equality award after campaign for greater inclusivity in pharmacy education

Soh Xi Ken has been working with the General Pharmaceutical Council, Pharmacy Schools Council and individual universities to raise awareness of the need for inclusive education.…

Published: 3 May 2023

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Scottish government ‘scoping’ launch of National Pharmaceutical Agency

Jenni Minto, public health minister for Scotland, has said the government is committed to developing an agency “to improve links between the life sciences industry and the NHS, and ultimately improve patient care”.…

Published: 2 May 2023

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James Davies: ‘We have a big vision that has to be turned into reality’

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society's new director for England shares his priorities for 2023 and the Society's plans for supporting the profession.…

Published: 19 April 2023

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Review of homecare medicines service to launch in Scotland

The British Society for Rheumatology first raised concerns about homecare medicines delivery services in 2022 after reports of patients experiencing delays in receiving medicines.…

Published: 18 April 2023

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New Scottish health secretary appointed

Michael Matheson moves from his role as net zero, energy and transport cabinet secretary.…

Published: 30 March 2023