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Obituary: Simon Driver

Former Cegedim Rx managing director, Simon Driver, died last week.

10 Sep 2025 , 2 Min Article

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Obituary – Bill Scott OBE FRPharmS

Bill Scott, who was chief pharmaceutical officer for Scotland for 22 years from 1993 to 2014, died last month aged 76.

12 Aug 2025 , 2 Min Article

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APTUK President nominations

APTUK is seeking nominations from pharmacy technician members with the drive, ambition and commitment to lead the Association and deliver our strategy - Leading and supporting a recognised and valued pharmacy technician profession.

30 Jul 2025 , 1 Min Article

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APTUK 2025 Fellowship and Honorary Award nominations

APTUK 2025 Fellow and Honorary Award nominations are now open to APTUK subscription members.

24 Jul 2025 , 1 Min Article

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APTUK 2025 Pharmacy Technician Awards

Nomination shortlists for the Professional Awards are now available!

17 Jul 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Ex-CPhO Keith Ridge appointed non-exec director of NICE

Dr Keith Ridge has been appointed as a non-executive director of the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence for four years, with effect from 1 July.

01 Jul 2025 , 1 Min Article

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RCGP awards honarary fellowship to Mahendra Patel

The RCGP has awarded an honorary fellowship to Professor Mahendra Patel, who is the first pharmacist in England to receive such an accolade.

01 Jul 2025 , 1 Min Article

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UKPPLAB meet the board webinars

Pharmacy professions and wider team members invited to contribute to professional leadership co-creation conversation

26 Jun 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Amandeep Doll new RPS director for England

Ms Doll is currently head of engagement and professional belonging at the Society.

16 Jun 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Member benefits and plans

Download A4 flyers detailing APTUK membership benefits and payment plans

06 Jun 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Antique apothecary collection goes up for auction

After years of collecting, Darrin Baines is auctioning his collection of antique apothecary objects. The Cotswold Auction Company sale takes place on June 24-25.

03 Jun 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Henry Gregg begins tenure as NPA chief exec

Henry Gregg, formerly director of external affairs at Asthma + Lung UK, starts work as new NPA chief executive.

27 May 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Day Lewis announces death of Peter Glover

Day Lewis Group has announced the sudden passing of its former superintendent pharmacist Peter Glover.

12 May 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Musson appointed national pharmacy technician fellow by GPhC and NHSE

Olivia Musson appointed to new fellowship post that offers one year opportunity to work with the office of the chief pharmaceutical officer (NHS England) and the GPhC.

29 Apr 2025 , 1 Min Article

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RPS awards Honorary Fellowship to Professor Tony Avery OBE

RPS awards Honorary Fellowship to Prof Tony Avery, who has worked recently on the development of the RPS/RCGP Repeat Prescribing Toolkit.

29 Apr 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy alumnus to chair Board of Governors at University of Sunderland

Former pharmacy student Mark Burdon to become chair of Board of Governors at University of Sunderland

08 Apr 2025 , 1 Min Article

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