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Holland & Barrett begins stocking OTC medicines to help ‘customers stay well’

The retailer is trialling a range of over-the-counter medicines and health products in 20 of its stores UK's health and well-being chain, Holland &...

Ealing shop’s license suspended after discovery of ‘illicit’ drugs

Councillors shocked to find ‘prescription’ drugs at store An off licence has had its licence suspended after a team from Ealing Council found unmarked illegal...

HSCC’s expert panel rated government’s commitments as ‘requires improvement’

The Health Select Committee Expert Panel has concluded in its report published on Tuesday (25 July) that the funding aspect in the community pharmacy...

Report: Usage of more OTC medicines could save NHS £1.7 billion annually

Approximately 25 million GP appointments and 5 million A&E visits are utilised each year for self-treatable illnesses. If these individuals chose to self-treat using...

Self-Care: A solution for an overwhelmed health industry?

We must ensure that community pharmacists are recognised as self-care experts so that people turn to them as a first port of call, writes...

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Nearly 250 pharmacies closed last year

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Well Pharmacy launches Online Doctor service in partnership with Expert Health

By removing traditional barriers to obtaining prescriptions, Well Pharmacy...