General Business

RPS Society or College, as health professionals let's continue with the (collegiate!) cooperation

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In early 2025, the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) will ask members and fellows whether they wish it to be renamed the Royal College of Pharmacy. Two-thirds must agree. My vote, presently, is for college status but I might change my mind.

Who won at the C+D Awards 2024?

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The winners of the 17th C+D Awards were announced last night at a glittering ceremony held at The Brewery in London...

Medicine wholesaler giant AAH Pharmaceuticals up for sale, say reports

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The UK’s “largest independent pure-play pharmaceutical wholesaler” could be sold by its private equity owner Aurelius by the end of the year, the Financial Times has reported.

Profitable Day Lewis sees sales top half a billion pounds

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The UK’s “second largest independent pharmacy chain” delivered profits of £8m in 2023 as sales topped £500m

GPhC ‘still working to resolve’ pharmacy registration issues

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The pharmacy regulator has said that it is “still working” to tackle issues with its pharmacy registration renewal service.

My reflections on pharmacy during South Asian Heritage Month

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Prakash Patel, a CPE committee member, says to his fellow South Asian colleagues in community pharmacy: Your dedication, compassion, and hard work really makes a difference to the lives of those we serve...

PDA slams 'disingenuous' RPS as P-med self-selection row rages on

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The pharmacists’ trade union has called on members to share their views on P-med self-selection citing “several concerns” with the royal society’s discussion on the controversial topic.

Omnicell promotes Francois Verdeaux to international GM role

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Omnicell makes a strategic appointment to drive innovation globally, it has announced.

Online pharmacy Chemist4U rakes in 272% higher profits in 2023

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Online pharmacy Chemist4U reported sales of £30m as its profits leapt 272% in the last financial year, it has revealed.

Superdrug reveals supercharged £112m profits in 2023 as it opens new branches

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The health and beauty giant raked in £1.5bn in revenue in 2023, its annual report has revealed.