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Suspended sentence for pharmacist who illegally sold prescription opioids

Belfast pharmacist who could not explain drug register discrepancies spared jail

02 Jul 2024

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‘Material errors’: Drug firms overturn £35m collusion fines on appeal

Drug companies win appeal against the CMA's findings on prochlorperazine market entry.

28 May 2024

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Belfast pharmacist pleads guilty to supplying fentanyl without a prescription

Plea hearing scheduled for June as pharmacy owner admits making unlawful supplies.

19 Apr 2024

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Assaulting shopworkers to be made a standalone crime

Home secretary announces plan to 'double down' on zero tolerance approach

10 Apr 2024

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High Court throws out second appeal against GPhC antisemitism decision

GPhC committee was entitled to impose a warning in antisemitism case, a judge rules.

19 Mar 2024

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Pharma company may have made misleading claims about rival’s anaemia treatment

CMA launches investigation into claims Vifor Pharma disparaged a rival's product

31 Jan 2024

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Pharmacy dispenser sentenced after stealing thousands of sleeping tablets

Dispenser told to carry out unpaid work after pleading guilty to theft from employer

30 Jan 2024

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Buying a pharmacy?

Key points to consider when buying a pharmacy business

15 Jun 2016

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Understanding the law around drugs and driving

Pharmacy law practitioner Richard Hough explains the implications of legislation around drugs and driving

12 Jan 2016

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