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Latest News

EU Commission allocates $1.3 billion to tackle mental health 'silent epidemic'

The European Commission said on Wednesday it would allocate 1.23 billion euros ($1.3 billion) to mental health initiatives across the...

Weight-loss drugs pilot to begin in UK amid uncertainty over Wegovy launch

Britain plans to launch a pilot programme exploring how new weekly weight-loss shots such as Novo Nordisk's Wegovy can be given to...

Will fight 'tooth and nail' says contractor as Scotland rejects £20m funding proposal for 2023/24

The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) has supported Community Pharmacy Scotland (CPS)’s decision to reject the Scottish government’s funding proposal of...

Leo Pharma appoints Leanne Walsh as General Manager and Vice President for UK and Ireland

Leo Pharma, one of the leaders in medical dermatology, has appointed Leanne Walsh as the new General Manager and Vice...

RPS to refresh it's professional standards for homecare services

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) is refreshing its Professional Standards for Homecare Services and will be shared for consultation in...

West Midlands man found guilty of illegal possession and supply of PoM worth £2m

The Nightingale Court in Wolverhampton has sentenced a West Midlands man named Kieron Banks to five years in prison for...

Blackthorn Pharmacy sold to multiple pharmacies owner

Blackthorn Pharmacy in Southampton, Hampshire has been sold to expanding operator, Rosechem Limited, which has multiple other pharmacies in Hampshire...

Clomid 50mg tablets to be out of stock from next week

Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Clomifene (Clomid) 50mg tablets on Monday...

DHSC implements process to roll over eligible price concessions from May

Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has implemented a process to roll over certain concessionary prices to the following...

Pfizer says its experimental antibiotic combo can treat some superbug infections

Pfizer said on Thursday (June 1) data from late-stage trials showed its experimental combination of antibiotics was effective in treating...

Worries over reports of delays and shortages

People who use pharmacies in parts of Pendle have suffered shortages or delays in buying prescription medicines such as insulin,...

Stone Pharmacy sold to East Lancashire operator

Stone Pharmacy in Barnsley, South Yorkshire has been sold to existing operator, Livesey Healthcare, which owns another pharmacy in East...

Resources

Understanding the Relationship between Exercise and Testosterone Levels

If you have low testosterone levels, there is a good chance you have felt some physical side effects from that....

EM Pharma welcomes Dr Sarah Jarvis as medical adviser for its consumer awareness campaign

Nasofed Anti Viral Nasal Spray, from EM Pharma, is delighted to welcome Dr Sarah Jarvis as medical adviser for its...

LAW: What does the collapse of Testerworld mean for community pharmacies?

Melania Constable and Jessica Williams explain what the collapse of the three trading entities in the Converse Pharma Group could...

Business

How Pharma Industry Can Boost Its Marketing?

In a rapidly evolving and competitive landscape, the pharmaceutical industry faces unique challenges when it comes to marketing its products...

How Are Diaphragm Pumps Used In The Pharmaceutical Industry?

Diaphragm pumps are positive displacement pumps that use a flexible diaphragm to displace a fluid volume. They're used to move...

Understanding the Impact of Pharma Recalls on the Industry and Consumers

Pharmaceutical recalls are complicated and expensive, just like in any other business. Pharmaceutical recalls, however, pose a further risk because...

Events

Amit Pattni: The innovative collaborator

  Award-winning pharmacist Amit Pattni gives an account of how he teamed up with the surgery next door to deliver...

PB AWARD WINNER: Towards a longer and healthier life

  Graham Phillips, the winner of Pharmacy Business Public Health Pharmacist Award 2020, talks about how his innovative ProLongevity programme...

Sigma Conference 2020: NPA commissions study to show impact of frozen funding on pharmacy’s ability to deliver for NHS

The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) has commissioned global consultancy firm Ernst & Young to conduct an economic impact assessment of...

Sigma Conference 2020: Matt Hancock announces pilot for blood pressure checks in pharmacy

By Priyankur Mandav in Cebu, Philippines The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care has announced a pilot for...

Sigma Conference 2020: Over 90 pharmacies closed last year, says IQVIA

As many as 94 pharmacies have closed in England in the last 12 months, according to IQVIA. The data analytics...

Features Posts

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Showcase

SPONSORED: Bestway Medhub and the benefits of field sales

By Brendan Moffatt Part of the success of short-line wholesaler Bestway Medhub is down to the benefit of field sales,...

SPONSORED: Meeting your dispensing needs and how we support GP surgeries

By Graham Burford-Row Despite being relatively new to the dispensing doctor market as a short-liner, Bestway Medhub is seeing exponential...

SPONSORED: Head of Bestway Medhub shares her top tips for a successful pharmaceutical business

By Trudy Gallagher Having a successful pharmacy business model is not created overnight. There must be pillars that are the foundation...

SPONSORED: Wardles deals in all things Part IX as a dispensing appliance contractor (DAC)

By Lauren Price We are immensely proud of the work we do here at Wardles. For those who don’t know...

Winners Profile

AWARD WINNER Simon Harris’ advice to fellow contractors: Take calculated risks to reap the rewards

Simon Harris bought an average-sized store from a national chain and turned it into a profitable business in just over...

Exclusive: Award-winning community pharmacist says England desperately needs ‘Pharmacy First’

As the costs of running community pharmacies keep rising, contractor Sobha Sharma Kandel says the sector cannot survive unless it’s...

Lifting Spirits and Serving Communities

A passionate advocate of community pharmacy, Nizar Mawani continues to work full-time at the age of 80. He shared his...

PB AWARD WINNER: The pharmacist entrepreneur

  Amish Patel talks about how automated dispensing increased efficiency in his pharmacy and how he will be developing himself...

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Awards

I'm your champion and voice in govt, says pharmacy minister Will Quince in his first speech to sector

In his maiden speech delivered to community pharmacy since becoming new minister with responsibility for the sector, Will Quince MP...

Exclusive: Award-winning community pharmacist says England desperately needs ‘Pharmacy First’

As the costs of running community pharmacies keep rising, contractor Sobha Sharma Kandel says the sector cannot survive unless it’s...

Lifting Spirits and Serving Communities

A passionate advocate of community pharmacy, Nizar Mawani continues to work full-time at the age of 80. He shared his...

AWARD WINNER PROFILE: Bonding with patients

Karen Sirrell is the epitome of what it means to be a pharmacy assistant. She speaks to Priyankur Mandav about...