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CPCF Negotiations: CPE unable to share details until official announcement

Acknowledging the sector's urgent need to resolve CPCF negotiations, CPE reiterates its commitment to securing the best possible...

Infant formula: CMA calls for stronger labelling and advertising rules

All infant formula brands should be displayed together and separately from other formula milks in stores to enable...

Leverage pharmacy skill mix to improve medicines adherence – report suggests

The report also suggested expanding the community pharmacy contractual framework to enable community pharmacy to deliver medicines reviews Pharmacy technicians and assistants should be enabled to talk to patients about...

NPA board update: David Thomas succeeds Raj Aggarwal OBE

Five NPA members are contesting for the remaining position in England David Thomas, owner of LT Chemists in Newport, will replace Raj Aggarwal OBE as the next National Pharmacy Association...

Pharmacy contract consultation to review medicine margin and reimbursement, says Kinnock

Kinnock confirms that an announcement on the 2025/26 GP contract would be made before April 2025 The 2025/26...

NHS trusts in ‘precarious’ state as deficits return – Nuffield Trust warns

NHS Trusts serving the most deprived populations experiencing the deepest revenue deficits  A new analysis by the Nuffield Trust...

Increase protected learning time for NHS pharmacists – GHP launches national campaign

Many pharmacists end up doing ‘unpaid work’ to catch up with the required training or completing self-learning in...

Suppressing pharmacy funding crisis analysis would be ‘outrageous’, warns NPA

The NPA fears the report won’t be published until...

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Exclusive: Pharmacy leaders have the opportunity to “co-create the future” with greater collaboration

By Sarwar Alam Pharmacy leaders from across the sector need...

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Exclusive: Pharmacy leaders have the opportunity to “co-create the future” with greater collaboration

By Sarwar Alam Pharmacy leaders from across the sector need to work together in order to have a stronger voice in the future of the...

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...