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Refugee pharmacists in Wales could be offered new route to return to practice

In its workforce plan, Health Education and Improvement Wales has committed to "exploring the feasibility and priority" of creating a registration pathway for displaced pharmacy professionals with refugee status.…

Negotiators warn statin shortage is having ‘serious impact’ on pharmacies as price spikes

Pharmacy owners have reported “desperately trying to get hold of limited stock” of atorvastatin, while having to pay inflated prices for it, according to pharmacy bodies.…

Redundancy ‘a possibility’ for Boots pharmacists as it shuts 300 pharmacies, union says

The Pharmacists' Defence Association said it expects at-risk Boots employees to receive “adequate redundancy compensation".…

‘Several’ universities planning new MPharm courses, says Pharmacy Schools Council

The pharmacy body welcomed the NHS's 'Long-term workforce plan', but warned that capacity and funding will be important challenges.…

Pharmacists are the success story of general practice, and they are here to stay

With more than 8,500 pharmacists now working in general practice, they have a vital role in patient care — their recruitment into primary care networks must continue.…

Children and young people with asthma: symptoms, diagnosis and the role of pharmacy

The first of our two-part series on asthma in children and young people is an overview of the condition, outlining the role pharmacy can play in supporting patients and their families and/or carers.…

Agreement on new common conditions service for England expected by end of July 2023

Community Pharmacy England has said work is underway "at pace" to develop the payment system for the new Pharmacy First-style service in England.…

Pharmacist training places to increase by 50% in eight years under NHS workforce plan

NHS England has committed to increasing pharmacist training places to around 5,000 by 2031/2032.…

Boots to close 300 pharmacies as part of cost-cutting plan

The plans were announced during a presentation to investors on Walgreen Boots Alliance's latest quarterly financial results.…

Case-based learning: insect bites and stings

How to identify and manage insect bites and stings, as well as prevention methods.…