A London university has launched a medical degree for qualified healthcare professionals including pharmacists to “transition” into doctors.

The RPS has revealed that it is now “supportive” of making Pharmacy medicines (P-meds) available for self-selection, despite previously being opposed to the practice.

The shareholders of Boots’ parent company have given their “overwhelming support” to its acquisition by private equity firm Sycamore Partners, it has revealed.

Robert Gordon University (RGU) has announced the launch of a new “top-up” online degree for pharmacy technicians to “enhance their scope of practice”.