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MHRA and Genomics England to launch ‘Biobank’ next month

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory (MHRA) and Genomics England to launch a brand-new genetic research resource, known as a...

IN NUMBERS: The worryingly high workload for 'under pressure' community pharmacies in England

Data crunched by an online pharmacy delivery company paints a concerning picture for the pharmacy sector in England. Gophr’s ‘Prescription...

Obesity fighting success fuels Novo Nordisk's bet on gene-editing technology in pharma

Capitalising on strong demand for its obesity therapies, Novo Nordisk's growing appetite for deals has fuelled a bet on a...

PSNC remind members to update their NHS Profile Manager

The Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee (PSNC) has reminded community pharmacies (its members) to update their NHS Profile Manager information. Ahead...

Study suggests diet that can improve blood pressure, sugar levels and weight control

Adults who are overweight or obese and have type 2 diabetes or prediabetes are at a higher risk of developing...

Susan Rienow takes up role of ABPI President

Susan Rienow, UK Managing Director and Country President of Pfizer is all set to take up her role as President...

RPS English Pharmacy Board elects Danny Bartlett and Sarwat Khattak

The voter turnout for the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) England this year has dropped to 7.3 per cent. Out of...

New study reveals how to ‘measure’ chronic pain using brain signals

New research has shown that chronic pain can be objectively measured using brain signals, a report in The Conversation said....

PSNI announces option to pay retention fees in instalments

The Pharmaceutical Society NI (PSNI) has announced plans to facilitate the payment of retention fees by quarterly instalments, beginning June...

Rowlands Pharmacy acquires 30 LloydsPharmacy branches in Scotland

Rowlands Pharmacy has announced that it has acquired 30 LloydsPharmacy branches in Scotland. The community pharmacy group owned by the...

Alliance Healthcare UK supports 'Medicines to Ukraine' campaign

Alliance Healthcare UK has supported the Medicine to Ukraine campaign through its distribution network; via a coordinated, country-wide poster drop...

India makes tests mandatory for cough syrup export after overseas deaths

India will make tests mandatory for cough syrups before they are exported, a government notice showed on Tuesday, after Indian-made...

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...

Latest Poll

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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...