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‘Quite an honour’: Sheffield pharmacist up for NHS lifetime achievement award

Martin Bennett 'quite pleased' to make shortlist for awards nominated by MPs.

13 Jun 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Progynova SSP extended until September due to supply issues

The SSP for Progynova TS 100micrograms/24hours transdermal patches now expires on September 8, 2023.

12 Jun 2023 , 1 Min Article

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NPA promises to support independents during inquiry

The NPA's director of corporate affairs Gareth Jones said the health select committee inquiry was a “significant opportunity" to scrutinise pharmacy's future.

12 Jun 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Vale of Glamorgan pharmacy comes on market with £1.5m asking price

Asking price of £1.5m for leasehold on 12.5k item pharmacy in Cowbridge, Wales.

12 Jun 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Community pharmacies could offer mental health support to carers, say researchers

Pharmacies are 'increasingly recognised spaces' for mental health support, say authors

09 Jun 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Health centre pharmacy sold to local operator

Blackthorn Pharmacy, which dispenses 25,000 items a month, was sold to Rosechem Limited which has pharmacies in Hampshire and Surrey.

08 Jun 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Multiples call for supervision changes to meet clinical ambitions for pharmacy

Pharmacists' rising dispensing workload hampers clinical ambitions, says CCA

08 Jun 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Prescription items dispensed in England hit 1.18 billion in 2022-23

NHS Business Services Authority said the cost of items dispensed increased for the fourth year in a row having dropped from 2015-16 to 2018-19.

08 Jun 2023 , 1 Min Article

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University of Leicester to host pharmacy research ‘incubator’ with £120k funding

NIHR provides funding for Pharmacy Professionals Incubator

08 Jun 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Consultations, screenings and STI diagnoses increased in 2022

The UK Health Security Agency said annual gonorrhoea diagnoses last year hit their highest level since records began in 1918.

07 Jun 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Updated hypertension case-finding specification published

Pharmacies must explain why they have stopped providing the service and will not be eligible for the set-up fee if they withdraw within 30 days.

07 Jun 2023 , 1 Min Article

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LloydsPharmacy hospital pharmacy contract put out to tender

The outpatient pharmacy at University Hospitals Plymouth will move to a bigger site after long queues and disruption to its services.

06 Jun 2023 , 1 Min Article

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GPs should prescribe OTC medicines to people struggling to pay

A report by Healthwatch England said OTC medicines should be offered to patients on prescription based on “socioeconomic grounds.”

06 Jun 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Well opens flu jab bookings ‘earlier than usual’

Private flu jab bookings will be priced at £17.99

06 Jun 2023 , 1 Min Article

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RPS refreshing Professional Standards for Homecare Services

RPS updating its framework which supports teams providing and commissioning homecare services

06 Jun 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Asda to close seven pharmacies as financial pressures bite

Branches will close in Southampton, Seaham, Feltham, Blackburn, Adel, West Bradford and Weston-Super-Mar.

02 Jun 2023 , 1 Min Article

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