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APG relaunches to give pharmacy a voice in Stormont

CPNI chief Gerard Greene said he would use the group to raise concerns about workforce pressures.

28 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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HRT manufacturer to step up Oestrogel production with new site

New site in Belgium opening in the wake of 'unprecedented' growth in demand for HRT.

28 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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NPA study will look at impact of runaway inflation on pharmacies

NPA-commissioned study will look at the combined impact of inflation and fixed funding.

27 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacies missing out on millions due to ‘informal’ GP referrals

Nine per cent of patients in a PSNC audit were referred to a pharmacy 'informally' by their GP or NHS 111.

27 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Independent pharmacy in North London bought by small group

Greenacre Pharmacy in Cockfosters was bought by Mansons Group for an undisclosed fee.

27 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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MPs urge pharmacy minister to review sector funding

PSNC 'negotiating hard' for more money, Caulfield tells MPs during debate.

23 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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GPhC launches duty of candour guidance for pharmacy professionals

The resources will help pharmacy teams fulfil their duty to be open and honest with patients when things go wrong.

23 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Boots responds to criticism of decision to stop blister pack service

Boots says guidance does not recommend supplying MCCAs to all patients.

22 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Boots agrees to 11% increase to newly qualified pharmacist wages

Base rate for newly qualified pharmacists rising from £37,750 to £42,000 FTE.

22 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Decisive vote in favour of proposals to overhaul pharmacy representation

Almost 90 per cent of participating pharmacies approve the RSG's reform proposals.

22 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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LloydsPharmacy reacts to reports of security guard turning patients away

The multiple said it needed to protect staff and patients after a number of incidents at its Ash Vale branch.

21 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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LloydsPharmacy expands partnership with Deliveroo to include 150 stores

Partnership has helped 'thousands of families' since 2020 launch, claims Deliveroo.

21 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Glasgow pharmacy chain secures eight-figure loan to expand

HSBC lends M&D Green Group multi-million sum to buy five pharmacies.

21 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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NHS not equipped for pharmacy cancer referrals, charity warns

More equipment and staff are needed to help diagnose patients referred from pharmacies, says PCA.

20 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Smoking may increase risk of developing mental illness

Smoking likely to increase a person's risk of developing schizophrenia, say researchers.

20 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Alliance Healthcare staff raise over £40k for children’s charities

The Tour D’Alliance saw teams cycle over 1,000km from Coatbridge in Scotland and Exeter.

20 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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