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Seven Asda pharmacies to be axed under chain’s proposals

Supermarket chain proposes to close stores due to 'low customer usage'.

30 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

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LloydsPharmacy to pull out of all Sainsbury’s branches this year

'Changing market conditions' prompt multiple to withdraw from its supermarket branches

19 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Expect more big chain divestments, says pharmacy broker

Christie and Co said the UK pharmacy market remains attractive despite increasing pressures.

19 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Boots retail sales up nine per cent as pharmacy sales dip

Drop in demand for Covid services saw pharmacy sales dip as retail business powers ahead

06 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy2U increases pre-tax profits ‘dramatically’

Distance dispenser 'striving to gain a much higher share' of the market, financial report claims.

05 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Boots reduces the cost of its private flu jab to £9.95

The multiple has lowered the price from £16.99 until March 31

04 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Not a pretty picture, but a mixed one

Two recent reports put into stark relief the concerns of community pharmacy leaders over the current state of pharmacy in England and its future prospects

02 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Asda cuts private flu jab price by half to £4.98

Supermarket chain's flu jab is cheapest on the market, it claims

16 Dec 2022 , 1 Min Article

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West London pharmacy sold to small multiple operator

Ali Mansour adds to his group with the acquisition of Shelly's Pharmacy in North Kensington

15 Dec 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Well Pharmacy cuts private flu jab price by a third

Well cuts its flu jab price from £15 to £10 citing cost of living rises and 'vaccination fatigue

12 Dec 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Threat or opportunity? The growth of online

Boosted by the pandemic and evolving consumer needs, Care’s pharmacist Karen Baker says e-commerce has seen rapid growth, with pharmacy continuing its move to digital

09 Dec 2022 , 1 Min Article

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50 not out

The editor reaches 50 issues of the magazine. Here's his highlights if you're thinking 'where next?' for community pharmacy in England

08 Dec 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacists’ confidence in short-term outlook takes 15 point dip

Both short-term and long-term confidence have fallen significantly according to Lloyds Bank survey

08 Dec 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Insider leadership secrets: how to get a "hell, yeah" every time

If you're planning change at the moment (and who isn't?), it can feel like an uphill struggle getting everyone to follow you.

01 Dec 2022 , 60 Min Module

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Locum rates may be entering ‘period of correction’ report finds

Average rates up almost 4% - but sector may be entering 'period of correction' claims report

28 Nov 2022 , 1 Min Article

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