Chemist+Druggist

22/08/2025

Reading Uni pharmacy dept signs deal with Kuwait

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The University of Reading has signed into a “strategic research partnership” with the Kuwait Pharmaceutical Association (KuPhA) and all research activities will be based in Kuwait

The university has signed into a “strategic research partnership” with the Kuwait Pharmaceutical Association (KuPhA) and all research activities will be based in Kuwait.

22/08/2025

Former Scottish CPhO Bill Scott passes away

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His peers celebrated his legacy which was “marked by an enduring commitment to improving the lives of the people of Scotland” through pharmacy

His peers celebrated his legacy which was “marked by an enduring commitment to improving the lives of the people of Scotland” through pharmacy.

22/08/2025

Wegovy reduces cardiovascular events by up to 26%, Novo reports

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Wegovy manufacturer Novo Nordisk has revealed that the weight loss jab has been proven to “reduce the risk of cardiovascular events” by up to a quarter.

Wegovy manufacturer Novo Nordisk has revealed that the weight loss jab has been proven to “reduce the risk of cardiovascular events” by up to a quarter.

22/08/2025

‘Illegal or unregulated’: 18k weight loss items seized in 18 months

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The UK border force seized more than 18,000 “illegal or unregulated” weight loss products between January 2024 and June this year, new data has revealed.

The UK border force seized more than 18,000 “illegal or unregulated” weight loss products between January 2024 and June this year, new data has revealed.

21/08/2025

Pharmacies must be at the heart of the weight-loss jab revolution...

Just after the price rise was announced a patient came into the pharmacy and broke down in tears. She said she couldn’t afford the new costs and feared losing all the progress she'd worked so hard for.

21/08/2025

Free seven-minute cholesterol pilot in north London

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Barts Health NHS Trust has launched a 'new, fast’ cholesterol service in 15 pharmacies to 'show cholesterol levels' and ‘estimate risk of heart problems' in patients

Barts Health NHS Trust has launched a 'new, fast’ cholesterol service in 15 pharmacies to 'show cholesterol levels' and ‘estimate risk of heart problems' in patients.

21/08/2025

‘Biggest shake-up for a decade’: More diabetics to access GLP-1s

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NICE has published draft guidance on the “shake-up” of type 2 diabetes care, recommending that some patients access glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) earlier in their treatment.

NICE has published draft guidance on the “shake-up” of type 2 diabetes care, recommending that some patients access glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) earlier in their treatment.

20/08/2025

Researchers develop new sensor to ‘detect counterfeit medicine’

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The University of Brighton has created a portable drug verification device that could enhance drug safety across the globe, it has announced

University of Brighton

The University of Brighton has created a portable drug verification device that could enhance drug safety across the globe, it has announced.

20/08/2025

RPS to scrap chief officer roles ahead of Royal College transition

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The (RPS) has announced a set of changes to its leadership team as part of its transition to royal college status next spring.

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) has announced a set of changes to its leadership team as part of its transition to royal college status next spring.

20/08/2025

‘He threatened to kill me’: National Pharmacy Association chair confronts shoplifter

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CCTV footage shows Olivier Picard challenge a shoplifter attempting to flee his premises, yet the police said “we’re not going to come out” when he dialled 999

20/08/2025

Pharmacist suspended for hugging colleagues ‘without permission’

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A fitness-to-practise (FtP) committee has suspended a pharmacist for twelve months for hugging multiple colleagues without their permission and “inappropriate” contact on social media.

A fitness-to-practise (FtP) committee has suspended a pharmacist for twelve months for hugging multiple colleagues without their permission and “inappropriate” contact on social media.

19/08/2025

‘You can't make this stuff up’: The ‘insane’ community pharmacy stories

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Pharmacy workers have taken to social media to share their wildest stories of working in community pharmacy

Pharmacy workers have taken to social media to share their wildest stories of working in community pharmacy.