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Community pharmacy minor ailment scheme cuts 30,000 GP appointments

Community pharmacies in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly have delivered more than 38,000 consultations since the launch...

Man’s death linked to Tegretol shortages; Epilepsy Society calls for supply chain review

The deceased, who had epilepsy, was left without his prescribed medication on two occasions as his pharmacy was...

NPA urges Covid-19 Inquiry to reduce ‘unrealistic expectations’ on healthcare workers

NPA highlights early challenges faced by community pharmacies in the Covid-19 vaccination programme to the Inquiry Community pharmacies played a crucial role in the Covid-19 vaccination programme, delivering over...

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 primary care system Pharmacists have...

England lost 222 pharmacies last year – NPA reveals

West Berkshire is the country’s ‘pharmacy desert’, with the fewest pharmacies available per patient. The National Pharmacy Association (NPA)...

Do you have to like each other to Collaborate?

By Trevor Gore, Associate Director, Institute for Collaborative Working (ICW) May I be one of the last people to wish...

First-time buyers acquire one-third of pharmacies in 2024 – reveals Christie and Co annual report

'It’s likely that pharmacy market appetite in England will be tempered by the outcome of the much-needed funding...

‘Teach and Treat’ independent prescribing pilot to be rolled out across England

The South West pilot has demonstrated it “an effective...

Morrisons partners with Drinkaware to launch free Drinking Check in all in-store pharmacies

Providing the Drinking Check in pharmacies is a step...

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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...

New Year action on the cards, says NPA after ballot results

NPA urges the government to be transparent with the sector on negotiations for a new pharmacy contract  It was an unprecedented move, to call for...

Royal College status will give RPS ‘a louder and more effective voice’ – says Tase Oputu

RPS believes that becoming a Royal College would strengthen its ability to raise the profile of pharmacy and advocate for change    In September, the...