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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Online pharmacy Chemist4U rakes in 272% higher profits in 2023

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

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