News Royal Pharmaceutical Society Assembly Meeting: July 2024 The summer meeting of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society Assembly focused on the UK Pharmacy Professional Leadership Advisory Board, international strategy and its partnership with Pharmacist Support.…Published: 2 August 2024
News Pharmacy bodies say payment system has left Scottish pharmacies in ‘financial chaos’ Payment shortfalls and delays have followed the introduction of the new data capture validation and pricing process, pharmacy bodies have claimed.…Published: 30 July 2024
News Third of pharmacy organisations believe draft GPhC standards will have positive impact on chief pharmacists Pharmacy bodies are calling for the General Pharmaceutical Council to work with other regulators, the government and stakeholders on how to implement changes in a consistent approach to regulatory standards.…Published: 23 July 2024
Opinion Jonathan Burton: ‘Our members need to be able to trust us to represent their interests’ From more support for independent prescribers to consultant community pharmacists, the newly appointed chair of the RPS’s Scottish Pharmacy Board shares his vision for pharmacy while in post.…Published: 19 July 2024
News National pharmacy board meetings: 19 June 2024 An overview of the latest open meeting of the national pharmacy boards.…Published: 17 July 2024
News Scottish government publishes prescribing guidance aiming to save millions of pounds The Scottish government's draft guidance sets out a list of 17 products that are of “low clinical value” and 11 products that are of “limited clinical value”.…Published: 16 July 2024
News First UK safe drug consumption room could open by September 2024, says local authority Exclusive: A spokesperson for Glasgow City Council said its safe drug consumption room may be able to open ahead of schedule.…Published: 25 June 2024
News Scottish government passes law change to close gaps in regulation of independent pharmacist-run clinics Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in Scotland who wish to provide an independent clinic must now register with Health Improvement Scotland.…Published: 20 June 2024
News Chair of RPS Scottish Pharmacy Board elected Community pharmacist Jonathan Burton, who previously held the role of Scottish Pharmacy Board chair from 2019–2021, will take over from Andrew Carruthers.…Published: 19 June 2024
News Pharmacists to be central in delivery of campaign to cut prescribing of high-risk pain medicines NHS Fife's 'Pain Talking' campaign is aimed at giving patients better control over chronic pain management and promoting non-medical treatment.…Published: 10 June 2024
