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Police praise ‘heroic’ pharmacy staff as woman viciously assaulted

Cameron MacKay, 36, of Rougemont Close, carried out what Wiltshire Police described as a “sustained and vicious attack."

27 Aug 2024 , 1 Min Article

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People

Pharmacy owner calls for more police patrols as violence goes “crazy” in Hanley

Navid Kaleem said CCTV footage at Derby Street Pharmacy revealed a woman was subjected to a brutal, unprovoked assault.

16 Apr 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Multiples urged to adopt zero tolerance abuse policy

The Pharmacists’ Defence Association has called on the UK’s leading pharmacy chains to adopt a zero tolerance approach to abuse.

13 Apr 2020 , 1 Min Article

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RPS: Pharmacy staff covered by assault legislation

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society says all pharmacy staff are covered by the provisions of the Assaults on Emergency Workers Act 2018.

13 Apr 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Exclusive: 77% of pharmacists report rise in abusive behaviour

A new survey reveals the extent of the worrying trend of abuse towards pharmacy teams.

29 Mar 2020 , 2 Min Article

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Yorkshire pharmacies warn of rise in abuse from public

Over 40 per cent of community pharmacies in North Yorkshire have said they have encountered violence and abuse.

26 Mar 2020 , 1 Min Article