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Next Welsh government urged to agree new community pharmacy funding formula

In its manifesto published ahead of the 2026 Senedd elections, Community Pharmacy Wales said the next Welsh government must ensure the future of a viable and sustainable community pharmacy network.…

Published: 20 May 2025

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House of Commons passes amendment allowing pharmacists to opt out of assisted dying process

The amendment means that pharmacy staff would be under no obligation to supply substances to be used in assisted dying.…

Published: 19 May 2025

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More than 3,000 pharmacy students accept place on first cohort of all-independent prescribing foundation year

NHS England data show that 68% of the training places offered under the Oriel scheme for 2025/2026 have been filled.…

Published: 13 May 2025

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Chief pharmaceutical officer welcomes RPS royal college switch

Speaking at the Clinical Pharmacy Congress, David Webb said the change in status to a royal college would “open opportunities for greater collaboration and provide more effective governance”.…

Published: 12 May 2025

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GPhC should consider reduced fees for some pharmacists, says RPS

In its response to the regulator’s consultation on proposed fee increases, the Royal Pharmaceutical Society has suggested reduced fees for non-practising pharmacists, such as those on parental leave or with a long-term illness.…

Published: 23 April 2025

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NICE recommends capivasertib for advanced breast cancer

Clinical trial results revealed that capivasertib, taken with fulvestrant, can provide advanced breast cancer patients with an additional four months before their cancer progresses.…

Published: 11 April 2025

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Welsh community pharmacy to receive one-off £6m stability payment

The Welsh government's investment in community pharmacies is equivalent to an added 30p per prescription item dispensed in January, February and March 2025.…

Published: 11 April 2025

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Green badge scheme for pharmacies launched by RPS

The Greener Pharmacy Toolkit, commissioned by NHS England, allows pharmacies to monitor and lower their environmental impact.…

Published: 8 April 2025

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Welsh Pharmacy Board meeting: 21 February 2025

An overview of the latest open meeting of the Welsh Pharmacy Board.…

Published: 7 April 2025

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English pharmacy sore throat service twice as likely to supply antibiotics than Welsh equivalent

Researchers compared the antibiotic supply rates of the two schemes and found that 72.7% of patients in England were prescribed with antibiotics following a pharmacy consultation, compared with 29.9% in Wales.…

Published: 3 April 2025