Tag: UK
REACTION: NHS frontline bodies welcome short-term budget boost, but seeks long-term allocation
The NHS frontline organisations - NHS Confederation and NHS Providers have welcomed the government’s decision to set aside additional £5.4 billion over the next...
Rising pharmacy closures need urgent attention, says PDA
There is an urgent need to stem the tide of rising pharmacy closures, the Pharmacists’ Defence Association (PDA) said in a note.
PDA members have...
Continuing expansion, Well Pharmacy acquires Bridge Pharmacy
Continuing its expansion, the UK’s largest independent pharmacy chain Well Pharmacy has acquired Bridge Pharmacy on Bridge Street in Newcastle Emlyn, Carmarthenshire.
This follows recent...
Knights acquires Welsh pharmacy group
Expanding its market share, Knights Pharmacy has acquired Pearn’s Pharmacies Limited, a group of 20 community pharmacies located throughout South Wales.
With the new acquisition,...
Pharmacy’s Covid-related cost claims ‘significantly higher’ than £120m initial cap
The total cost of Covid-19-related expenses claimed by community pharmacy contractors is “significantly higher” than the £120 million initial limit offered by the government,...
Stephen Fry joins NHS campaign promoting cancer checks
Britain’s national treasure Stephen Fry has joined an NHS campaign to encourage people with potential cancer symptoms to come forward for checks.
As part of...