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Who is the NPA’s new chief executive Henry Gregg?

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The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) has announced that Henry Gregg will join the organisation in May as its new chief executive – so what do we know about him so far?

BREAKING: NPA reveals new chief executive

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The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) has announced the appointment of its new chief executive, who will join the organisation in May.

Gordons Chemist pharmacy manager suspended for POM theft

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A Northern Irish fitness-to-practise (FtP) committee has suspended a pharmacist for six months after he “unlawfully obtained” prescription-only medicines (POMs) from his workplace “without a valid prescription”.

RPS to become Royal College of Pharmacy after 31% voter turnout

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Seven in ten Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) members who took part in the ballot have voted in favour of controversial plans for the body to become a royal college and register as a charity.

Pharmacy to Pokemon: ‘You don’t know what’s going to happen next!’

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After turning a childhood hobby into a successful business venture, C+D chats to Adam Whittaker about how his pharmacy skills have helped him to trade football and Disney cards to thousands around the world…

Collective action: Ministers advise patients to use DSPs (and drones)

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Ministers have stressed that the core hours of pharmacies will “not be affected by the proposed action by one trade body” – and revealed that the government has “concluded” contract negotiations.

Semaglutide not linked to increased suicide risk, study finds

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A new study has revealed that the use of GLP-1RAs such as semaglutide are “not associated” with an increased risk of suicidality among patients with type 2 diabetes.

Revealed: Which Morrisons pharmacy locations are closing?

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Four Morrisons pharmacies across England are set to close their doors for good, the supermarket has announced.

BREAKING: Morrisons to close four pharmacies

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Supermarket giant Morrisons has revealed plans to close four of its pharmacies following a "wide-ranging review".

RPS: Legal row erupts over two-thirds vote to change charter

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The RPS has responded to a legal letter sent by members calling for clarity over the voting process to change its charter, as well as PDA and C+D questioning on the controversial reforms.