Latest News
West Midlands man found guilty of illegal possession and supply of PoM worth £2m
The Nightingale Court in Wolverhampton has sentenced a West Midlands man named Kieron Banks to five years in prison for...
Blackthorn Pharmacy sold to multiple pharmacies owner
Blackthorn Pharmacy in Southampton, Hampshire has been sold to expanding operator, Rosechem Limited, which has multiple other pharmacies in Hampshire...
Clomid 50mg tablets to be out of stock from next week
Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Clomifene (Clomid) 50mg tablets on Monday...
DHSC implements process to roll over eligible price concessions from May
Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has implemented a process to roll over certain concessionary prices to the following...
Pfizer says its experimental antibiotic combo can treat some superbug infections
Pfizer said on Thursday (June 1) data from late-stage trials showed its experimental combination of antibiotics was effective in treating...
Worries over reports of delays and shortages
People who use pharmacies in parts of Pendle have suffered shortages or delays in buying prescription medicines such as insulin,...
Stone Pharmacy sold to East Lancashire operator
Stone Pharmacy in Barnsley, South Yorkshire has been sold to existing operator, Livesey Healthcare, which owns another pharmacy in East...
A new centre launched in northeast England to deliver innovative model of care
LloydsPharmacy Clinical Homecare (LCPH) has launched a new centre in Westerhope, in partnership with Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation...
Well Pharmacy opens booking for flu vaccination
Well Pharmacy has announced that the bookings for the flu vaccine later this year are now open. This is earlier...
Ten new products added to DND list
The regulators have added 10 new products to the ‘Drugs for which Discount is Not Deducted’ (DND) list from Thursday...
AstraZeneca to stop developing Crohn's disease drug
British drugmaker AstraZeneca said on Thursday (June 1) it would stop developing its drug brazikumab to treat inflammatory bowel diseases, including...
RPS England, PDA urge government to publish NHS workforce plan
Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) England and Pharmacists Defence Association (PDA) have joined with professional bodies, trade unions and patient groups...
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
PHARMACY LAW: Rules around security of tenure for commercial tenants set to change
Nearly 70 years ago the UK Government recognized the imbalance of power between...
REALITY CHECK: Choose 'joy' as the fuel to transform your future in community pharmacy
BY SAJ SHAH We are living longer, we are generally safer, we are...
PAIN MANAGEMENT - PHARMACY LEARNING
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...
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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...
