News Independent pharmacies increase footprint as large multiples decline: Report Independent contractors now control over 50% of the market as major chains continue to scale back Sreedevi N R Jul 29, 2026
News Pharmacy leaders call for business rate relief CPE, NPA and IPCN question why community pharmacies have not been considered in support for high streets Shajil Kumar Jul 23, 2026
Opinion Double whammy for pharmacies: Volatile prices and medicine shortages NPA members often say that they are being forced to dispense at a loss Henry Gregg Jun 27, 2026
News Community pharmacies struggling to keep their doors open: Baroness Janke The House of Lords member says, "We cannot move healthcare out of hospitals and into the community if the community infrastructure has been allowed to crumble" Shajil Kumar Jun 26, 2026
News Medicine shortages ‘most severe’, patient safety at risk: Health leaders Pharmacists and GPs spend significant time managing a growing number of medicine shortages Shajil Kumar Jun 18, 2026
News Record price concessions over three months worry experts In May, price concessions were granted to 219 lines, which is higher than March (201) and April (204) Shajil Kumar Jun 05, 2026
News Price concessions in May surpasses previous record: CPE In May, price concessions were granted to 219 lines, and it beats the previous two record-breaking months of March (201) and April (204) Shajil Kumar Jun 02, 2026