William Lindon (1943–2020)On 16 August 2020, William Lindon MRPharmS, aged 77 years, of Towcester, Northamptonshire. Mr Lindon registered with the Society in 1966.…
Mayurkumar Shah (1954–2020)On 8 December 2020, Mayurkumar Shah MRPharmS, aged 66 years, of Harrow, Middlesex. Mr Shah registered with the Society in 1977.…
Ralph Cadman (1936–2021)On 12 May 2021, Ralph Cadman MRPharmS, aged 84 years, of Bromsgrove, Worcestershire. Mr Cadman registered with the Society in 1958.…
Regulator recommends thyroid function tests for patients on levothyroxine with persistent symptoms The Medicines and Healthcare products Agency has suggested that patients receive a thyroid function test if they experience persistent symptoms after switching between different formulations of the thyroid hormone levothyroxine.…
Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine can be stored in fridge for up to one month, says regulator The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has published guidance stating that the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine can be stored at fridge temperatures for 31 days.…
Pharmacist appointed as minister for public health, women’s health and sport Former mental health pharmacist Maree Todd was previously minister for children and young people.…
Queen Elizabeth II congratulates RPS on its 180th anniversary Queen Elizabeth II has praised the Society for its central role in providing information and guidance for its members.…
Boots’ profits fell by more than 250% in 2020 The multiple pharmacy had to temporarily close more than 100 stores during the COVID-19 pandemic, which impacted on profits.…
Pharmacies in England delivered 50% more flu jabs per pharmacy during 2020/2021 season Nine out of the top ten performing pharmacies in delivering flu vaccinations were independents or a branch of an independent multiple.…
From pre-reg, to prov-reg, to pharmacist — how to ace the registration assessment in the toughest of times Newly qualified pharmacist Prabhjot Singh shares his top tips for revising during the preregistration year after passing his rearranged exam with flying colours.…