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Director of pharmacy appointed for Royal College of Pharmacy

Justine Scanlan will lead on the royal college's ambitions to champion pharmacy with policymakers, partners and stakeholders across Great Britain.…

Published: 2 April 2026

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Common ailments service consultations increase by over one-third

Data also show that the largest number of pharmacy consultations conducted in 2024/2025 via the Welsh common ailments service were for sore throat and tonsillitis.…

Published: 16 March 2026

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RPS announces results of 2026 elections to national pharmacy advisory councils

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society members successfully elected eight pharmacists in England and six pharmacists in Wales to positions on the inaugural Royal College of Pharmacy National Advisory Councils.…

Published: 13 March 2026

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National pharmacy board meetings: February 2026

A summary from the final meetings of the national pharmacy boards before the Society’s transition to become the Royal College of Pharmacy.…

Published: 13 March 2026

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Privy Council approves Royal Charter changes

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society will become the Royal College of Pharmacy on 15 April 2026 following King Charles III’s approval.…

Published: 12 March 2026

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Health news round-up: puberty blockers, oral GLP-1s and inequalities in neonatal care

A weekly summary of important developments in pharmacy and health news that you may have missed.…

Published: 27 February 2026

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CCA calls for next Welsh government to accelerate digital access for pharmacies

The Company Chemists’ Association manifesto said the roll out and acceleration of digital changes will give pharmacies the tools they require to meet patient need.…

Published: 26 February 2026

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Welsh parliament approves motion on assisted dying

The vote would allow Welsh ministers to shape how assisted dying services could operate on the NHS in Wales if UK legislation on the issue is approved.…

Published: 25 February 2026

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Welsh community pharmacies to pilot rapid diagnostic testing for bacterial infections

The Welsh government said the two-year pilot will use upgraded and repurposed diagnostic equipment originally purchased during the COVID-19 pandemic to identify multiple bacterial infections in community settings.…

Published: 16 February 2026

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Hospital pharmacists awarded 3.3% pay rise for 2026/2027

The Pharmacists’ Defence Association said the “extremely disappointing” pay award is below the latest annual inflation rates and represents a real-terms pay cut to NHS pharmacists’ salaries.…

Published: 13 February 2026