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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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

Pharmacy innovation in practice

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

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...

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...

Shattering the stigma around prison pharmacy

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

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...

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...

What becoming an RPS Fellow means for Thorrun Govind

This RPS fellowship comes at a particularly significant time for Thorrun, who has recently taken on a national leadership role with the Law Society Pharmacist...

Southdowns Pharmacy Group awarded for excellence in patient safety

Nemesh Patel says that embracing technology to alleviate workforce pressure is paramount for patient safety Southdowns Pharmacy Group was honoured for its outstanding efforts to...

Obesity crisis: ‘Weight loss service through pharmacies would yield better outcomes’

Day Lewis is planning to launch a private weight loss service in January 2025 to help tackle the UK’s obesity crisis Rachna Chhatralia, superintendent pharmacist...

Celebrating the Festival of Lights: Diwali messages from pharmacy leaders

As the country celebrates Diwali, symbolising the victory of good over evil and of light over darkness, Pharmacy Business asked pharmacy leaders to share...

Pharmacy First service: Making GP referrals work seamlessly

Pharmacy First initiative and GP referrals - Pharmacy mentor Sue Dobson in conversation with pharmacist Anil Chauhan… As an Alphega pharmacy mentor, Sue Dobson has...

7 Symptoms of Problems with Your Urologic Health: When to See a Doctor

Urology is a specialised branch of medicine that focuses on the health of the urinary system, which includes the kidneys, bladder, and urethra. It...

The Pharmacy Show – Buying and Selling Pharmacies

Thorrun Govind and Chris Peace from Brabners shared tips on buying your first pharmacy or building your portfolio at the recent Pharmacy Show  The Pharmacy...

World Mental Health Day: Top 3 expert tips to combat workplace stress

It is time to prioritise mental health in the workplace! On World Mental Health Day, Wellbeing Coach Harpreet Chana shares effective ways to minimise...

Community pharmacy pins hope on Darzi report

Sector hopes that the Darzi report will prompt ministers to act swiftly against the chronic underfunding driving pharmacy closures    The Department of Health and Social Care...