A fitness-to-practise (FtP) committee has suspended a pharmacist for twelve months for hugging multiple colleagues without their permission and “inappropriate” contact on social media.

Mounjaro manufacturer Eli Lilly has invited pharmacies to participate in a “Mounjaro rebate scheme” following its announcement of the drug’s price hike last week, C+D has learned.

Peak Pharmacy saw losses rise to £6.2 million last year amid “difficult trading conditions” and the disposal of “outlying branches”, its annual report has revealed.