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NPA issues recommendations to transform pharmacy contract

NPA vice-chair Jay Badenhorst warned community pharmacy cannot “wait until the current framework limps to its finish line in 2024."

03 May 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Interview: John Pignone, sales director, Phoenix Healthcare Distribution

John Pignone discuss Phoenix's efforts to supports pharmacies in difficult times

02 May 2023 , 1 Min Article

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SW London pharmacies help over-65s in ICB winter service

The pilot, commissioned by South-West London ICB called Winter Fit, saw pharmacies support people aged 65 and over.

02 May 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Visits to NHS online sexual health tool rise after bank holidays

Page visits increased from an average of 5,387 in the day following bank holidays in May, June and August last year to 7,414 visits this year.

02 May 2023 , 1 Min Article

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DH rolls back 100-hour pharmacies' opening obligations by over a quarter

'Divisive' new regulations only allow extended hours pharmacies to reduce opening times

28 Apr 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Hepatitis A vaccine launched in UK for children

Avaxim Junior is administered in two doses via intramuscular injection six to 36 months apart.

27 Apr 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy comes out fighting over contraception service

Day Lewis executive director Jay Patel said it will not roll the service out until government funding improves.

27 Apr 2023 , 1 Min Article

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NPA chief appointed to health and social care committee panel

Lyonette is one of six members of the panel to be chaired by professor Dame Jane Dacre.

26 Apr 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Phoenix chief criticises shadow Labour health secretary over lack of detail

Nigel Swift accused Wes Streeting of being “frustratingly vague” by failing to provide specifics on how Labour would support the sector.

25 Apr 2023 , 3 Min Article

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Bowel Cancer UK supports pharmacies in Wales with resources

A free bilingual toolkit will help pharmacy teams promote early diagnosis and encourage people to get screened for the disease.

24 Apr 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacist sells pharmacy in Formby after almost 30 years

Martin Hough owned Ryders Chemist just outside Liverpool, which dispenses an average of 8,674 items a month.

24 Apr 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Salrook Healthcare pharmacies sold to local operator

Aqib Sheikh bought Westminster Park Pharmacy and Owen’s Chemist which dispense a combined 13,000 items a month.

20 Apr 2023 , 1 Min Article

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PDA reaches agreement on pay of LloydsPharmacy members

PDA Union national officer and lead negotiator Paul Moloney said the deal was "firmly in the interests of members."

19 Apr 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy group in Scotland buys only pharmacy in village

JMF Healthcare Limited purchased Balmedie Pharmacy which dispenses an average of 5,255 items a month.

18 Apr 2023 , 1 Min Article

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More SSPs and shortage warnings issued by DHSC

An SSP has been issued as a result of “significant ongoing” disruptions to the supply of Estradot 75micrograms/24 hours patches.

18 Apr 2023 , 1 Min Article

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BREAKING: Well Pharmacy acquires wholesalers Lexon and Asurex

Bestway said it will notify the Competition and Markets Authority about the deal.

17 Apr 2023 , 1 Min Article

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