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Long-term plan for NHS workforce must follow 2026 Senedd elections, says RPS

The Welsh NHS Confederation and Wellbeing Alliance, which is supported by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, has urged the Welsh government to develop a workforce plan that expands training places and improves access to professional qualifications.…

Published: 4 June 2025

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Take-home naloxone: could community pharmacies be the answer to tackling drug deaths?

Legislation to widen access to the opioid antidote naloxone came into force in December 2024. Experts say the community pharmacy network could use these changes to make sure this life-saving medicine reaches those who need it.…

Published: 28 May 2025

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Hospital pharmacists awarded 3.6% pay rise

The Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists said the pay award does not go far enough in reversing the below-inflation awards seen in previous years.…

Published: 23 May 2025

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More than 40 Superdrug pharmacies achieve bronze status under RPS greener pharmacies scheme

Exclusive: Since the Greener Pharmacy Toolkit launched in April 2025, 42 Superdrug pharmacies have attained bronze accreditation.…

Published: 23 May 2025

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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