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Pharmacies need to raise awareness of NHS services

NPA survey shows nearly half of those surveyed see pharmacies as first contact point for minor illnesses, but a third unaware they offer flu jabs

29 Oct 2021 , 1 Min Article

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MHRA updates guidance on licensing e-cigarettes

DHSS press release leads to media reports that UK could be the first country in the world to prescribe medicinally licensed e-cigarettes

29 Oct 2021 , 1 Min Article

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PEPS failed to generate projected NHS savings reveals NAO report

The scheme failed to save the NHS £100 million a year after ministers were advised it would by Lex Greensill.

29 Oct 2021 , 1 Min Article

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RSG rejects claims LPC vote will disenfranchise independents

Burdon says two-thirds majority rule will ensure high voter engagement.

28 Oct 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Budget 2021: Minimum wage increase threatens England's pharmacies

Pharmacies will have to invest less in services to pay for increase, AIMp warns.

28 Oct 2021 , 2 Min Article

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Net closure of 215 pharmacies sees total reach 5-year low

BSA report shows closures rose while items fell during the worst months of Covid.

28 Oct 2021 , 1 Min Article

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NICE publishes delayed guideline on ME/CFS

Guideline covers every aspect of ME/CFS from identification and assessment to management, monitoring and review

28 Oct 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Tory MP: We need to tell public when to visit pharmacies

We need "better communication" on what symptoms can be seen in pharmacy says Simon Fell MP.

27 Oct 2021 , 1 Min Article

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NI pharmacies demand three-year deal after 'years of underfunding'

The sector has battled with inconsistent funding for years, warns CPNI.

27 Oct 2021 , 1 Min Article

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MHRA recalls five batches of bimatoprost eye drops

Class 3 recall issued due to faulty containers in some batches.

26 Oct 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Well Pharmacy sends flu jab vans around England

Yesterday the multiple launched two mobile health clinics that will reach 35 locations.

26 Oct 2021 , 1 Min Article

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EPB chair criticised for registration revoke comments

Govind criticised for comments on pharmacists who refuse emergency supply.

26 Oct 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Two million more invites for Covid boosters to go out this week

Text and letters will be sent to individuals due to have a booster at least six months after their second Covid jab.

26 Oct 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Every Boots branch to have a cancer advice pharmacist

Boot Macmillan information pharmacists working in every branch, the company announces.

25 Oct 2021 , 1 Min Article

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53pc of pharmacists support mandatory jabs for health workers

RPS publishes survey as it warns against making jabs mandatory.

25 Oct 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Boots pharmacists reject 2pc pay increase, consider industrial action

The PDA is pushing for pharmacists to get an extra 3.25 per cent to cope with inflation.

24 Oct 2021 , 1 Min Article

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