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East Midlands pharmacist takes on 150km Ramadan running challenge to help feed the poor
A pharmacist based in the East Midlands of England plans to run 150 kilometres during the Muslim holy month of...
DHSC imposes 20% rise in generic discount deduction rates for pharmacy contractors
Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has increased the rate of discount deduction for generics from 17.52 per cent...
GSK licenses Aurobindo, Cipla and Viatris to make generic versions of injectable cabotegravir
British drugmaker GSK has signed deals with three companies allowing them to make inexpensive generic versions of its long-acting HIV preventive...
'India cancels licences of some drug firms in crackdown on fake products'
Indian authorities have cancelled or suspended licences of some domestic drug companies as part of action taken against 76 pharmaceutical...
OHE report estimates global investment of £3.5bn for research and development of new antibiotic
The current structure of global incentives to develop new antibiotics is insufficient and requires urgent resolution revealed a new report...
Boots offers free health MOT for over 40s
Boots UK to offer a free health MOT for over 40s in England between 1st April until 30th June to...
RPS Scotland welcomes new Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) has welcomed the appointment of Michael Matheson MSP as Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health...
Flat Fee payment for pharmacy contractors to rollout in April
The new Flat Fee payment to roll out in April 2023 to all pharmacy contractors who dispense at least 101...
Boots’ beauty market share reports 16% growth in Q2
Boots witnessed a ‘record-breaking’ performance for beauty driving retail sales with a growth of 16 per cent in the three...
AIMp appoints David Vanns as its new Chairman
The Association of Independent Multiple Pharmacies (AIMp) has appointed David Vanns as its non-executive Chairman following the retirement of its...
Community-Pharmacy Partnership programme receives funding to reduce health inequalities in NI
The 1000th Building the Community-Pharmacy Partnership (BCPP) programme in Centred Soul, Newry received funding from the Department of Health in...
PSNC publishes guidance for pharmacies ahead of HRT PPC rollout
The Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee (PSNC) has published a guidance for community pharmacies to help them in the implementation of...
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Understanding the Relationship between Exercise and Testosterone Levels
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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...
Business
ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: Changes to VAT penalties regime
By Umesh Modi and Vinku Shah The VAT penalties regime has had substantial changes with effect from 01 January 2023...
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...
Can Following A Vegan Diet Improve Your Stomach Health?
Whether you believe it or not, following a vegan diet can be quite eventful for your body. For instance, it...
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
ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: Changes to VAT penalties regime
By Umesh Modi and Vinku Shah The VAT penalties regime has had substantial...
Diwali message from NPA chair Andrew Lane
By Andrew Lane The message of Diwali - a festival of new beginnings...
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Sensodyne revitalises formula and packaging for sensitivity and gum range
Sensodyne, the No.1 dentist recommended toothpaste brand for sensitive teeth is relaunching its Sensitivity & Gum range with an improved...
PRODUCT NEWS: Jakemans new sugar free lozenge packs a punch
Established in 1907, Jakemans prides itself as one of the most popular mentholated lozenge brands[1]. Naturally infused with menthol, an...
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...
Haleon's Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) witnessed 13% growth in pharmacy recommendations
Despite a 13 per cent increase from last year, less than a quarter (21%) of pharmacy teams recommend Proton Pump...
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...
