Keith Ridge: RPS proposals could weaken the profession | Business rates warning for independents | Sturgeon invests £3.4m in technician apprenticeships

View in browser TODAY'S LATEST NEWS RPS proposals could weaken the profession, warns Ridge Axing the education director role could threaten the gains made by the profession, says Keith Ridge. Read more NPA chief: Business rates will 'really hurt' independents Eton contractor Olivier Picard warns a return to full rates will hurt independent pharmacies. Sturgeon announces £3.4m funding for pharmacy technician apprenticeships The Scottish Government is to fund 150 apprentices across pharmacy sectors from April. PSNC calls on PM readers to make the case for pharmacy this week In this comment piece, PSNC pharmacy funding director Mike Dent calls on pharmacy teams to complete the pharmacy advice audit before the Friday deadline to help the negotiator make the case for the sector in funding talks. PODCAST Pharmacy Magazine Podcast - Talking Pharmacy In a bumper edition of the pod, RPS under pressure over senior executive "redundancies", Boots pauses plans to cut staff hours, the CCA and PDA fall out over pharmacy safety and NPA urges pharmacists to contribute to NHS primary care review. Listen now MOST VIEWED ONLINE Glasgow pharmacies warned not to agree to vaccination service A "medical support organisation" is trying to subcontract travel jabs to pharmacies for half the service fee. RECOMMENDED LEARNING Managing sleep disorders This module examines the way pharmacy teams can support those struggling with sleep disorders. Follow Pharmacy Magazine on social media Pharmacy Magazine is part of the Pharmacy Network, a learning system developed and operated by Communications International Group, the UK's largest provider of community pharmacy learning content. Should you not wish to continue to receive these alerts simply click unsubscribe below. Unsubscribe  Ι  Contact  Ι  Privacy Policy