This site is intended for Healthcare Professionals only

P3 featured

mceu_68600832711676993865830.jpg

High rents still a major problem for pharmacies, warns NPA

The government promised to resolve the issue in July last year.

21 Feb 2023 , 1 Min Article

mceu_5552572911676908869822.jpg

Independent buys two LloydsPharmacy branches in Scotland

Porter Pharmacy acquired LloydsPharmacy branches in Westhill Shopping Centre and Arnhall Business Park in Aberdeenshire.

20 Feb 2023 , 1 Min Article

Gareth Jones 1280.jpg

Local authorities urged to engage with pharmacies on drug addiction

The National Pharmacy Association’s Gareth Jones said community pharmacy has "a long track record of helping people with addiction problems."

20 Feb 2023 , 1 Min Article

AAH van 1280.png

LloydsPharmacy insists branch buyers use AAH as primary wholesaler

A legally-binding clause in the purchase agreement says buyers must agree to use AAH as the primary wholesaler for at least three years.

17 Feb 2023 , 1 Min Article

Eating disorder 1280.jpg

GPhC urges pharmacy teams to take eating disorder training

The programme will help staff understand, identify and provide effective support for patients.

16 Feb 2023 , 1 Min Article

Drug and drink addiction 1280.jpg

Local authorities given extra £421m for drug and alcohol treatment

The Department of Health and Social Care said the funds will create over 50,000 “high-quality places in drug and alcohol treatment."

16 Feb 2023 , 1 Min Article

Card payment 1280.jpg

Well Pharmacy seals Mind donations deal

Customers will be encouraged to make a 9p donation to the charity on top of their purchase when paying by card or digital wallet.

15 Feb 2023 , 1 Min Article

Supervison 1280x720.jpg

CPS supports RP role but calls for changes

Assembly should not require an RP to be present, and dispensed items could be handed out if no pharmacist input required, says CPS

14 Feb 2023 , 1 Min Article

mceu_12845047011676386475292.jpg

Boots to sell weight-loss jab in UK stores this spring

The pharmacy chain is reportedly planning to sell the prescription drug Wegovy, or semaglutide, which suppresses appetite.

14 Feb 2023 , 1 Min Article

Prescriptions 1280.jpg

More patients are not collecting scripts due to cost of living

Patients in England are asking pharmacists what medicines they can do without, according to a study by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.

13 Feb 2023 , 1 Min Article

UK 1280.jpg

LloydsPharmacy selling significant number of UK branches

Owner Aurelius did not say if it intends to sell all its LloydsPharmacy branches and its homecare and wholesale businesses.

10 Feb 2023 , 1 Min Article

mceu_21989743111676045466780.jpg

LloydsPharmacy sales are ‘good’ opportunity for independents

Kent LPC chair Amish Patel, however, warned prospective buyers to do their research before making an offer.

10 Feb 2023 , 1 Min Article

prescription summary.jpg

CCA: Pharmacist prescribing services must be commissioned ‘immediately’

CCA lays down gauntlet to Government as it publishes its pharmacy prospectus

08 Feb 2023 , 1 Min Article

Steve Barclay 1280.jpg

Health secretary defends himself over Pharmacy First delay

Steve Barclay was grilled by All-Party Pharmacy Group chair Taiwo Owatemi during a health select committee session.

07 Feb 2023 , 1 Min Article

leadership.jpg

Professional leadership in pharmacy in line for major overhaul

Leadership Commission says 'disjointed voice' is holding back pharmacy professions; proposes new framework and a leadership reset. Professional bodies issue immediate responses

06 Feb 2023 , 1 Min Article

Change privacy settings