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Celebrating Waheedat Owodeyi’s inspiring journey
Features

Empowering female pharmacists

Lack of confidence, imposter syndrome, and challenges in balancing work and family life, often prevent women from taking on leadership roles, says superintendent pharmacist Waheedat Owodeyi

Pharmacists working together, symbolizing unity for the Royal College of Pharmacy

Pharmacy faces a new dawn – it’s time to act

A plea to all RPS voting members: Seize this historic opportunity

First year of Pharmacy First – has it been a success?
Guest Blog

First year of Pharmacy First – has it been a success?

It was an initiative launched to drive up services within community pharmacy, but data shows that pharmacists are struggling to meet consultation thresholds, says Adele Curran

Walgreens Boots Alliance acquired by Sycamore in deal

Walgreens Boots Alliance acquired by Sycamore in £18.3 billion deal

WBA will become a private company upon completion of the transaction, which is expected to close in the fourth quarter calendar year 2025

Shadow Health Minister raised concerns about the impact of NICs hike on healthcare
News

MPs slam government over national insurance hike, warn of impact on pharmacies

NPA estimates that rises in employer National Insurance Contributions and the minimum wage will cost the average pharmacy over £12,000 a year

Sycamore to takeover Walgreens Boots Alliance
News

Boots poised for split from Walgreens as Sycamore nears WBA takeover

A transaction between Sycamore and Walgreens Boots Alliance is expected to be announced this week

PDA calls on GP practices to use funding boost to improve job security for pharmacists
News

PDA urges GP practices to ensure funding boost supports employed pharmacists

Pharmacists in some GP practices have been unable to secure permanent contracts due to “the temporary nature of existing funding”, says PDA.

National Insurance Contributions rise to 15%: What it means for community pharmacies
Guest Blog

Understanding the changes to National Insurance Contributions

With Chancellor Rachel Reeves' first budget leading to major changes to National Insurance Contributions, Shivam Modi looks at the impact it will have on community pharmacies

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