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7 million people lose access to local pharmacy since 2017

England lost around seven million hours of pharmacy care and time in the last two years, with rural...

Pharmacy First needs proper support to reach its full potential: Numark

Sector needs a remuneration model that ensures pharmacies are not just delivering Pharmacy First service, but thriving while...

Keir Starmer scraps ‘shoplifters’ charter’ to tackle rising retail crime

Starmer criticises the previous Conservative government for treating shoplifting as a "low level" crime Prime Minister Keir Starmer has confirmed that the Labour government is taking firm action against growing...

Nearly 250 pharmacies closed last year

Small independents owning between 1-5 pharmacies now have the largest market share at 49% The number of community pharmacies in England continues to decline, with the latest data from NHS...

Well Pharmacy launches Online Doctor service in partnership with Expert Health

By removing traditional barriers to obtaining prescriptions, Well Pharmacy aims to empower patients to take control of their...

NHS Scotland’s ‘free’ paracetamol costs taxpayers £8.53 per pack

A staggering £27 million of taxpayers’ money wasted every year on free prescriptions for paracetamol and other painkillers...

Three leading figures join DHSC board to help fix ‘broken’ NHS

They will help the DHSC turn around the NHS, make it fit for the future, and reform social...

Pharmacy First: Imaan Healthcare calls for fair reimbursement, lower target

The time taken to provide Pharmacy First warrants more...

Government action to tackle obesity crisis ‘far from bold’ – say Lords

However, the government recognises that reducing obesity rates will...

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Pharmacy First needs proper support to reach its full potential: Numark

Sector needs a remuneration model that ensures pharmacies are not just delivering Pharmacy First service, but thriving while doing so  Pharmacy First has demonstrated the...

Pharmacy First: Imaan Healthcare calls for fair reimbursement, lower target

The time taken to provide Pharmacy First warrants more than £15 per delivery of service – says Saghir Ahmed The launch of Pharmacy First last...

Digital exclusion ‘a bottleneck’ to expanding Pharmacy First service

Baba Akomolafe warns that moving care from hospitals to the community will increase pressure on GPs unless pharmacies are digitally integrated into the NHS...

Numark backs Pharmacy First ENT expansion, calls for ‘appropriate remuneration’

The government’s elective care reform plan also presents an excellent opportunity to enhance the role of pharmacy technicians, says Numark chairman Harry McQuillan Community pharmacies...

OTC medicines: It’s time for pharmacies to lead the self-care movement

Unlocking the potential of OTC medicines - An exclusive Q&A with Maxwellia CEO Anna Maxwell  Over-the-counter (OTC) medicines can empower customers and pave the way...

The journey to smoking cessation: The role of the pharmacist

Let's explore various smoking cessation methods and the vital role pharmacists play as accessible healthcare professionals  The journey for patients to quit smoking can be...

Pharmacy innovation in practice

LIPS Pharmacy Battersea: This innovative pharmacy-clinic model could be a glimpse into the future of pharmacy… Most pharmacies understand that funding from the NHS contract...

Patient safety more critical than ever, says former LloydsPharmacy Superintendent

Victoria Steele shares insights from her recent experience at LP Healthcare Services and her role as chair of the Community Pharmacy Patient Safety Group With...

IQVIA year-end report: Navigating the evolving UK pharmacy landscape

'The UK pharmacy sector is at a crossroads, with significant trends, challenges, and developments shaping its future' This year has been another turbulent year for...

Shattering the stigma around prison pharmacy

With the pharmacy sector always looking at new avenues to expand, prison pharmacies remain an untapped market Kaniksha Aggarwal is on a mission to...