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Transforming to 'more than a PMR'

As it aims to lead the market with innovative technology that enhances healthcare provision, Cegedim Healthcare Solutions has continued to develop its core offer to support pharmacies faced with challenging market conditions.

04 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Working past 65: do's and don'ts

Those who use data and evidence to inform decisions stand a much better chance of staying out of an employment tribunal

04 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Payment mistakes: a guide

As cash continues to decline inn use, the banking industry and Government are under pressure to provide better safeguards to protect customers

04 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Soaring energy bills: whose tab?

With energy and utility costs rising fast, who pays in a business occupying rented premises? And what can be done to mitigate further increases?

04 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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An expanding role in diabetes care

Community pharmacy has a strong case to play a wider role in the prevention of type 2 diabetes and the care of patients who have the disease

04 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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A PMR check in

Annual update: PMR suppliers continue to step up their offerings to meet the evolving demands on their systems 

04 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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A seasonal tester

Hayfever is thought to affect around a quarter of the UK population. How can pharmacy help customers to navigate their way through the season?

04 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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For healthier incentives, go north

Scotland’s three-year funding deal for community pharmacy has a year to run. Leela Barham argues that, on paper at least, the deal has good incentives for helping to keep people healthy

03 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Peak performance

Sales of vitamins, supplements and health foods are way up on pre-pandemic levels, and the market looks set to remain buoyant well into the future

 

10 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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More than skin deep

Top three skin conditions in pharmacy: our handy guide

03 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Refocusing regulation

Nigel Clarke has chaired the profession's regulator for the last eight years. He says the pandemic has helped focus the GPhC on enabling the good.

02 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Let's talk about sex...

With GP and sexual health clinics under strain, pharmacies are increasingly finding themselves the first port of call for sexual health.

02 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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A new prescription for Wales

Published just before Christmas, the Welsh Government’s A New Prescription/Presgripsiwn Newydd might not have got the attention it deserves

02 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Missed flu targets costs £169,000

An FOI response shows 424 community pharmacies have had money taken back for missing last year’s PCN-level flu target

02 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Get moving on joint pain

In a recent poll, 39 per cent of Brits report experiencing chronic pain. It seems the pandemic has affected the nation's joint and muscle health

02 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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