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Community pharmacy minor ailment scheme cuts 30,000 GP appointments

Community pharmacies in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly have delivered more than 38,000 consultations since the launch...

Man’s death linked to Tegretol shortages; Epilepsy Society calls for supply chain review

The deceased, who had epilepsy, was left without his prescribed medication on two occasions as his pharmacy was...

NPA urges Covid-19 Inquiry to reduce ‘unrealistic expectations’ on healthcare workers

NPA highlights early challenges faced by community pharmacies in the Covid-19 vaccination programme to the Inquiry Community pharmacies...

England lost 222 pharmacies last year – NPA reveals

West Berkshire is the country’s ‘pharmacy desert’, with the fewest pharmacies available per patient. The National Pharmacy Association (NPA)...

First-time buyers acquire one-third of pharmacies in 2024 – reveals Christie and Co annual report

'It’s likely that pharmacy market appetite in England will be tempered by the outcome of the much-needed funding...

NPA warns of service cuts if funding deal falls short of minimum tests

Pharmacy leaders have laid out five key tests that any funding package from the government must meet The...

‘Teach and Treat’ independent prescribing pilot to be rolled out across England

The South West pilot has demonstrated it “an effective way to create Designated Prescribing Practitioner capacity and grow...

Morrisons partners with Drinkaware to launch free Drinking Check in all in-store pharmacies

Providing the Drinking Check in pharmacies is a step towards normalising the regular checking of drinking habits, says...

65,000 Pharmacy First consultations delivered in week leading to Christmas – CCA reveals

The Company Chemists’ Association estimates that the sector delivered approximately 1.9 million Pharmacy First consultations last year   Community...

RPS launches new policy on AI in pharmacy practice

AI technologies have the potential to transform the way that pharmacists and pharmacy teams work The Royal Pharmaceutical...

Rebecca Smith MP launches petition to save Newton Ferrers Pharmacy, calls for fair funding

Owner Evi Kumurdzi fears that, without the NHS Pharmacy contract changing soon, she will have to close her...

Three Essex pharmacies set for new beginnings

There’s high demand for pharmacies in Essex and the Northern Home Counties In just three days, three well-established pharmacies...

PAGB expands eLearning offer to non-members

PAGB's online courses cover UK medicines regulations, CBD, novel food, and more  PAGB, the consumer healthcare association, has launched a new eLearning platform, open to...

Boots UK reports strong pharmacy sales in FY25 Q1

Boots online sales saw a 30% increase, representing 22% of the retailer's total retail sales  Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA), the parent company of Boots UK,...

RPS publishes roadshow report, membership vote on Royal College status set for Q1 2025

Pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists provide feedback on proposed changes to the RPS constitution and governance (C&G)   The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) has released a...

Government responds to Pharmacy Inquiry report, but ‘no new promises on funding’

Sector cannot take on the burden of the proposals to extend their services if “the core funding issues aren’t fixed” - says Community Pharmacy...

Bayer’s Mike Knowland named new PAGB president

He will help advance PAGB's self-care agenda, championing greater access to OTC medicines and community pharmacy involvement Mike Knowland, general manager for Northern Europe at...

All-Party Parliamentary Group launches inquiry into medicines shortages

A written call for evidence is being requested from all those affected by medicines shortages, including pharmacists and pharmacy teams  The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG)...

‘No pharmacist should have to use their own money to keep their pharmacy viable’

Many pharmacists are struggling to stay afloat after years of funding cuts, forcing them to dip into their life savings    Parliamentarians continue to highlight...

Make ethnicity pay gap reporting mandatory – PDA urges Labour government

Ethnicity Pay Gap Campaign - Employers are encouraged to pay their staff fair and equal wages regardless of race or ethnicity  Marking Ethnicity Pay Gap...

GPhC, NHS England launch new pharmacy technician fellowship

Pharmacy technicians working in any healthcare sector can apply for the fellowship The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and NHS England are co-hosting a national pharmacy...

Pharmacy contract delays ‘unacceptable’ – NPA warns of collective action

While the government has already provided GPs with their contract for the next financial year, pharmacies remain in the dark The National Pharmacy Association (NPA)...