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eBay sildenafil dealer jailed for over three years

Jail for graduate who persisted in illegal medicines trade after a first arrest

03 Jul 2024

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NHS England economic analysis of pharmacies underway

Pharmacies in England can soon expect to be contacted by companies commissioned by NHS England to carry out an economic analysis of NHS pharmaceutical services

02 Jul 2024

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Boots managing director to depart in November

Seb James to depart in November as company begins hunt for his replacement.

01 Jul 2024

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Closures have created ‘pharmacy deserts’ across England, data shows

The largest number of people per pharmacy was in the South-East with 6,024, followed by the East of England with 5,327.

01 Jul 2024

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‘Strong quarter’ for Boots as health services grow in popularity

Thirteenth consecutive quarter of market share growth for the multiple.

28 Jun 2024

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Pharmacy numbers reach 10-year low in Northern Ireland

Government report reveals a net closure of 14 pharmacies across Northern Ireland.

27 Jun 2024

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‘Significant interest’ in Boots says US parent – but no plans to sell now

WBA appears to downplay Boots sales plans in call with shareholders

27 Jun 2024

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NPA: Pharmacy First shortfall could leave £465m ‘black hole’

As little as £180m of the £645m funding promised for flagship programme is likely to be delivered by March 2025.

26 Jun 2024

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London pharmacy with 111-year history sold

Pharmacy first established in 1913 sold to small London group, says broker.

25 Jun 2024

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Walthamstow pharmacy sold to small London-based group

Cavendish Pharmacy in Walthamstow, North East London, has been sold through Christie & Co for an undisclosed price to a small, expanding London-based group.

24 Jun 2024

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GP Pharmacy First referrals using EMIS or PharmRefer to appear in pharmacy systems

IT system suppliers have started to roll out a feature that allows Pharmacy First referrals from general practices that use EMIS Web Local Services or PharmRefer to appear in pharmacy systems

24 Jun 2024

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Two-thirds of pharmacies slash opening hours due to funding squeeze

NPA research reveals impact of funding crisis as pharmacies across the UK take part in day of action.

20 Jun 2024

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Loch Fyne pharmacy sold to first-time buyer

Glasgow pharmacist buys business in popular tourist area.

18 Jun 2024

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RPS to consider changing its policy on self-selection of P meds

EXCLUSIVE. The Royal Pharmaceutical Society is considering whether to drop its longstanding opposition to the self-selection of Pharmacy-only medicines as Boots pilot continues.

17 Jun 2024

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Multiples have earned £3.1m from Pharmacy First since January

CCA welcomes its members reaching the 200,000 consultations milestone.

13 Jun 2024

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Knights Pharmacy buys two sites in Newport from the Evans group

Redditch-based chain has more than doubled its store estate since 2021.

12 Jun 2024

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