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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...
HMRC to remove specific occupational guidance on locum pharmacist employment status
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has announced plans to withdraw its occupational guidance regarding the employment status of Locum Pharmacists....
DHSC adds two new products to HRT PPC medicines list
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has included Tibolone 2.5mg tablets (Livial) and Prasterone 6.5mg pessaries (Intrarosa) to...
'More than a name change': PSNC rebrands as Community Pharmacy England
The Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee (PSNC) on Tuesday (June 30) renamed itself as Community Pharmacy England, promising a "strengthened commitment"...
Leicester pharmacy assistant jailed for stealing £330,000 diabetes-testing kits from workplace
A pharmacy assistant has been jailed for three years and seven months for stealing £330,000 worth of diabetes-testing kits from...
Pharmanovia pledges commitment to new environmental and sustainability targets
Pharmanovia, a global pharmaceutical company has announced increased targets to divert 40 per cent of its air shipments to sea...
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...
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...
