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Senior RPS figures to be made redundant

Exclusive: PNN understands that two key positions on RPS leadership team will be axed.

02 Mar 2022

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Rumoured frontrunner to buy Boots walks away over 'price expectations'

Bain and CVC did not submit an anticipated offer despite early talk their deal was a frontrunner.

02 Mar 2022

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NHS primary care needs to hear from pharmacy, says NPA

Pharmacists encouraged to feed into a review looking at service delivery in ICSs.

02 Mar 2022

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Survey reveals 'universal worsening' in working conditions

Many PDA members felt unsafe at work and unable to raise concerns with senior management.

28 Feb 2022

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Technology at the heart of new Letchworth pharmacy

Hertfordshire MP Sir Oliver Heald has hailed local pharmacies as vital community assets.

28 Feb 2022

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PSNC pushes for more funding as 'challenging' Year 4 negotiations start

The PSNC will continue to push for a budget uplift and "fair funding" for walk-in advice services.

28 Feb 2022

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Stop smoking hospital referral service to start on March 10

PSNC expects a slow start to the service, with NHS trusts signing up over a two-year timeframe.

25 Feb 2022

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NPA: Pharmacy vaccinations have saved 20,000 lives

Pharmacies delivered a greater share of vaccines than expected, a Government report finds.

25 Feb 2022

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Boots 'pauses' plans to cut staff hours

Multiple presses ahead with reduction in opening hours but won't touch contracted working hours for now.

24 Feb 2022

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Pharmacy Collect to end on March 31, Government confirms

Pharmacies in England won't be commissioned to hand out free tests after March.

24 Feb 2022

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Infant formula powders recalled over salmonella fears

Batches of Elecare Similac and Alimentum Similac have been recalled by Abbott.

24 Feb 2022

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Boots UK to offer lateral flow tests for £2.50 at 400 stores

Boots has announced plans to sell lateral flow tests at over 400 stores from early March.

22 Feb 2022

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PSNC 'discussing' Pharmacy Collect with DH as free LFD supply to end

The future provision of lateral flow devices from community pharmacies is under discussion.

22 Feb 2022

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Community pharmacies to lead on vaccinations for 5-11 year olds

Pharmacy-led sites will be main providers for younger cohort, with GPs taking a back seat.

21 Feb 2022

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Pharmacy teams on 'high alert' amid spike in patient aggression

A small but significant rise in aggressive patients is draining resources, says CPS.

18 Feb 2022

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Staffordshire pharmacies sold through 'confidential process'

The two pharmacies have been sold for an undisclosed sum.

17 Feb 2022

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