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Public health,

Independents reveal struggles with Pharmacy First as service marks one year

Pharmacists told Independent Community Pharmacist their experiences of the service had largely been negative for a variety of reasons.

17 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

Contract,

Pharmacy closures in England last year was second highest on record, says NPA

The National Pharmacy Association has said its analysis of NHS Business Services Authority data revealed "pharmacy deserts."

17 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

People,

Fund-raising pharmacist to run London marathon after near-fatal illness

Mark Learmouth was inspired to run the marathon after watching it from his hospital bed

16 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

Business environment,

A third of contractors want to sell up as broker reports ‘record’ sales

Christie & Co predicts a rise in pharmacy prices in 2025

16 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

Financial Management & Funding,

NPA: Labour must fulfil five tests in next pharmacy funding settlement

The National Pharmacy Association wants an above inflation increase in community pharmacy’s global sum among other things.

16 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

Clinical services,

Pharmacy First consultations up 10pc in week before Christmas

Pharmacy First providing NHS access for patients at times when they are unable to go elsewhere, says CCA.

15 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

Legal,

Salon owner fined over £3k for unlawful possession of weight loss drugs

Shaunagh McElroy pleaded guilty to 18 charges of unlawfully possessing prescription drugs.

15 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

Business,

GP landlords close health centre-based pharmacy in Exeter

GP landlords at South Lawn Medical Practice and The Heavitree Practice closed a branch of Allied Pharmacies in a health centre.

15 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

Digital & technology,

RPS launches new policy on use of ‘AI in Pharmacy’

The RPS has published a new policy outlining how artificial intelligence can be used to support pharmacy services.

14 Jan 2025 , 2 Min Article

People,

Bayer’s Mike Knowland named new PAGB president

New PAGB president says he will champion community pharmacy

14 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

Medicines,

Toddler died after pharmacy could not amend amoxicillin script

Coroner urges Streeting to consider legislation change after toddler's death from sepsis.

14 Jan 2025 , 2 Min Article

Business environment,

England’s eighth biggest pharmacy enters administration with £5.8m debts

Remedi Solutions owed millions to wholesalers, manufacturers and lenders.

14 Jan 2025 , 3 Min Article

Education & training,

Numark and Buttercups unveil technician apprenticeship training initiative

Numark and Buttercups training initiative offers funded pharmacy technician apprenticeships for older candidates

14 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

Policy,

Select committee report: Government makes no promises on pharmacy funding

The Government says it is committed to expanding the clinical role of community pharmacy and improving workforce planning but won’t make any commitments on funding.

13 Jan 2025 , 3 Min Article

Business environment,

Alliance Pharma says £350m takeover will not impact drugs supply to pharmacies

Alliance Pharma has been listed the Alternative Investment Market of the London Stock Exchange (pictured) since 2003.

13 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

Business environment,

Boots enjoys ‘exceptional’ Black Friday as US parent loses $245m

Sales and market share continue to rise for Boots but US parent struggling

13 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Independents reveal struggles with Pharmacy First as service marks one year

Pharmacy closures in England last year was second highest on record, says NPA

Fund-raising pharmacist to run London marathon after near-fatal illness

A third of contractors want to sell up as broker reports ‘record’ sales

NPA: Labour must fulfil five tests in next pharmacy funding settlement

Pharmacy First consultations up 10pc in week before Christmas

Salon owner fined over £3k for unlawful possession of weight loss drugs

GP landlords close health centre-based pharmacy in Exeter

RPS launches new policy on use of ‘AI in Pharmacy’

Bayer’s Mike Knowland named new PAGB president

Toddler died after pharmacy could not amend amoxicillin script

England’s eighth biggest pharmacy enters administration with £5.8m debts

Numark and Buttercups unveil technician apprenticeship training initiative

Select committee report: Government makes no promises on pharmacy funding

Alliance Pharma says £350m takeover will not impact drugs supply to pharmacies

Boots enjoys ‘exceptional’ Black Friday as US parent loses $245m

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Independents reveal struggles with Pharmacy First as service marks one year

Pharmacy closures in England last year was second highest on record, says NPA

Fund-raising pharmacist to run London marathon after near-fatal illness

A third of contractors want to sell up as broker reports ‘record’ sales

NPA: Labour must fulfil five tests in next pharmacy funding settlement

Pharmacy First consultations up 10pc in week before Christmas

Salon owner fined over £3k for unlawful possession of weight loss drugs

GP landlords close health centre-based pharmacy in Exeter

RPS launches new policy on use of ‘AI in Pharmacy’

Bayer’s Mike Knowland named new PAGB president

Toddler died after pharmacy could not amend amoxicillin script

England’s eighth biggest pharmacy enters administration with £5.8m debts

Numark and Buttercups unveil technician apprenticeship training initiative

Select committee report: Government makes no promises on pharmacy funding

Alliance Pharma says £350m takeover will not impact drugs supply to pharmacies

Boots enjoys ‘exceptional’ Black Friday as US parent loses $245m