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Community pharmacy ‘overlooked’ during pandemic, NPA tells Covid-19 Inquiry

The NPA asked the Inquiry to consider the resilience of community pharmacy in responding to a future pandemic At...

Work pressures contributing to rise in suicidal thoughts among nurses – RCN report reveals

Workload, bullying and harassment, and a lack of work-life balance cited as key factors contributing to suicidal thoughts...

Pharmacists can use original pack dispensing for NHS prescriptions from January 2025

Community Pharmacy England has advised pharmacists to use professional judgment when considering original pack dispensing as it may...

Layla Moran elected Chair of Health and Social Care Committee

The Liberal Democrat MP emphasises the importance of finding common ground across political lines to address key issues...

Pharmacist Support launches dual-focused fundraising campaign

As Remember a Charity Week begins, Pharmacist Support is encouraging supporters to consider leaving a gift in their...

Extra appointments ‘not enough’ to solve NHS waiting list crisis – new analysis reveals

The government’s extra two million appointments a year would only address about 15% of the additional activity required...

University of Sheffield launches new pharmacy degree to strengthen NHS workforce

The university also offers an opportunity for qualified pharmacy technicians to gain a pharmacy degree The University of...

Pharmacies were ‘heroes of the pandemic’ says NPA as Covid hearings resume

“Pharmacies deserve huge recognition for their phenomenal work during the Covid-19 pandemic” The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) has hailed...

GPhC forms Anti-Racism Champions to promote inclusivity in pharmacy

Pharmacy professionals continue to experience discrimination and racism in practice, even at the most senior levels The General Pharmaceutical...

Northern Ireland faces many prescription medicines running out within weeks- warn pharmacists

Community Pharmacy Northern Ireland is calling for an immediate injection of funding to help pharmacists cope with soaring...

Number of GP practices in England falls by 20% over a decade, study reveals

Experts warn that England is facing a “tipping point in the near future” where the majority of appointments...

After successful Ukraine Campaign, PDA launches Medicines to Gaza

The Medicines to Gaza campaign will be led by the Jordanian Pharmacists’ Association The Pharmacists' Defence Association (PDA)...

MHRA review finds no evidence linking GLP-1 receptor agonists to suicidal thoughts

GLP-1 receptor agonists are used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity Following a comprehensive review, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has...

Do you know your numbers? Get blood pressure checked at your local pharmacy

You can simply walk into your local pharmacy for a blood pressure check without needing to see a GP As Know Your Numbers! Week...

Community pharmacy central to new government’s health missions: Pharmacy Minister

Negotiations on the Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework (CPCF) for 2024/25 are expected to resume soon Stephen Kinnock, Minister of State at the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC),...

Shoplifting crackdown: Operation Opal identifies 152 shoplifters in three months

Police recorded 443,995 shoplifting offences in the year leading up to March 2024 Police chiefs are reporting significant progress in their battle against shoplifting...

Russell Abberley named Acting ABPI President as Susan Rienow becomes Pfizer CMO

As Acting ABPI President, he will focus on improving the UK’s international competitiveness in research, development, and the launch of innovative medicines Russell Abberley, General...

Pharmacy closures: Dispensing doctors urge ‘deserted’ rural patients to seek GP service

Earlier, a report from the National Pharmacy Association warned that many rural areas are at risk of becoming 'pharmacy deserts' if the current rate...

Lord Darzi’s NHS investigation: IRP submits evidence, highlights shift in reconfiguration trends

Professor Sir Norman Williams, Chair of the IRP, informs Lord Darzi's independent investigation that recent NHS reconfigurations are driven by operational challenges rather than...

Manns Pharmacy changes hands after 20 years

Demand for pharmacies priced under £1 million remains strong across the Midlands, according to property adviser Christie and Co Manns Pharmacy in Carlton, Nottinghamshire, has...

New 24/7 mental health hub in Tower Hamlets to reduce hospital admissions

Tower Hamlets has been selected for an innovative community pilot to support people with mental health needs East London NHS Foundation Trust (ELFT) has...

AAH on sale again, private equity firms compete to buy UK’s biggest pharmacy wholesaler

Aurelius has hired advisers to run an auction process for AAH Pharmaceuticals, with the first round of indicative bids anticipated later this month  Private equity...