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CCA pushes for more flexibility to deliver flu jabs

CCA wants the scope to deliver the vaccine in new locations such as town halls and places of worship.

13 Jul 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Well to launch scheduling app for shifts and cover

Well says it will launch an app that allows its employees to schedule and manage their shifts and cover.

10 Jul 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Cambrian Alliance adds inventory function

Buying group Cambrian Alliance launches new platform designed to reduce dead stock and unnecessary inventory.

09 Jul 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Boots job losses: 'No impact' on pharmacy staff

Boots UK is to axe more than 4,000 jobs and close 48 of its optician branches in a dramatic acceleration of its ‘transformation plan’.

09 Jul 2020 , 1 Min Article

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VAT change for medicines prescribed by EEA doctors

Scripts written by doctors registered in EEA countries and dispensed in the UK now zero-rated.

09 Jul 2020 , 1 Min Article

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PSNC kicks off Covid-19 funding negotiations with Government

PSNC says the issue of ‘how and when’ cash advances totalling £370m might need to be repaid by community pharmacies will dominate talks. 

09 Jul 2020 , 1 Min Article

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CMA fines three pharma companies for anti-competitive behaviour

The CMA found Amilco, Tiofarma and Aspen took part in an anti-competitive agreement on the supply of fludrocortisone. 

09 Jul 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Government urged to scrap VAT on sunscreen

Co-operative Midcounties has called on the government to scrap VAT on sunscreen.

08 Jul 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Lloyds embarks on restructure with possible redundancies

Hit by rising costs and falling income, LloydsPharmacy has told staff it will soon embark on a restructuring process that could spell redundancies. 

07 Jul 2020 , 2 Min Article

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Analytics company helps pharmacies secure advanced payments

A data analytics company is offering pharmacies advanced payments on the prescriptions they will dispense.

 

06 Jul 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Facemasks make up 40% of Lloyds online sales

Facemasks accounted for 40 per cent of products sold over the LloydsPharmacy website in May, the multiple has said.

02 Jul 2020 , 1 Min Article

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NI pharmacies get £13m funding boost for Covid services

The NI health minister has announced £13.25m to help pharmacies provide additional services during the Covid-19 crisis.

01 Jul 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Well says one million sign up to text message service

Well claims one million patients have signed up to its prescription medicine text messaging service. 

01 Jul 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacists eligible for £20k GP partner 'golden hello'

New to Partnership Payment Scheme gives opportunity for pharmacists to become a partner at their GP practice.

01 Jul 2020 , 1 Min Article

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A further £20m cash advance for English pharmacies

Contractors are to receive a further £20 million cash advance at the end of June, bringing the total cash injections from Government to £370m.

30 Jun 2020 , 1 Min Article

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DHSC publishes final list of concessions for June

The Department of Health and Social Care has today released the final list of price concessions for June.

30 Jun 2020 , 1 Min Article

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