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Pharmacist warned by GPhC over ‘unacceptable’ conduct towards student

The GPhC heard allegations that Babir Malik asked the student to view a film together, remotely, via a streaming service.

20 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Fund-raising pharmacist to run London marathon after near-fatal illness

Mark Learmouth was inspired to run the marathon after watching it from his hospital bed

16 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Bayer’s Mike Knowland named new PAGB president

New PAGB president says he will champion community pharmacy

14 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy technician who created false Covid vaccine record avoids removal from register

Holly DeSouza, who worked at Wicker Pharmacy, misled her colleague into giving her their login details for the pharmacy’s patient system.

06 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

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PDA BAME committee member criticised by Free Speech Union

Nav Bhogal urged pharmacy bodies and NHS stakeholders to address “racial undertones” in the language used in those sectors.

02 Jan 2025 , 2 Min Article

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Pharmacists and PAGB chief recognised in 2025 New Year’s Honours List

Alan Kurtz, Laura Catherine McIver, Chris Martin and Michelle Riddalls received honours.

02 Jan 2025 , 2 Min Article

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Pharmacist left patient ‘begging’ for out-of-stock epilepsy drug, inquest told

An inquest into Charlie Marriage's death heard he spent three hours in the pharmacy because the pharmacist did not tell him Fycompa was not in stock.

11 Dec 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy dispenser faces prison after admitting stealing and selling drugs

Lanarkshire woman pleaded guilty to nine charges of stealing and being involved in the supply of CDs.

10 Dec 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy student died from misadventure as a result of asphyxia inquest rules

Tarik Altinsoy, a 20-year-old student at Keele University, was found dead in bed in his accommodation in Newcastle-under-Lyme in May 2023.

02 Dec 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Two men handed six-month prison sentences for burglary at Mansfield pharmacy

Police were alerted after an alarm went off at Rosemary Street Pharmacy at 2.50am on Saturday, November 2.

07 Nov 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacist pleads not guilty to causing death of teenager by careless driving

Jagjeet Gujral, 66, appeared at Lewes Crown Court having been charged with causing the death of 18-year-old Charles Chandler in a crash.

29 Oct 2024 , 1 Min Article

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We’ll support pharmacies, Kinnock says on first visit to pharmacy since taking office

Health minister Stephen Kinnock visited Bedminster Pharmacy in Bristol where he heard about how they improve the health of their community.

25 Oct 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Pharmacy broker promises ‘expanded services’ as new director takes the helm

Brokerage's long-standing head of pharmacy announces early retirement

07 Oct 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Up to 6,000 pharmacies take part in second NPA ‘blackout’ campaign

Pharmacies across the UK black out their windows as NPA delivers signatures to Starmer

19 Sep 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacist Support calls for donations in dual funding campaign

Charity calls on the sector's supporters to consider immediate and legacy donations.

16 Sep 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Boots operations executive to take top job at the multiple from November

Former Saturday boy Hemmerdinger to take the helm at Boots once Seb James exits

12 Sep 2024 , 1 Min Article