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Number of UK pharmacies increases for first time in five years, says report

A Christie & Co report said there are 13,779 registered pharmacies in the UK, 47 more than the previous year.

01 Oct 2026

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Welsh negotiator gives contractors three-month ‘levy holiday’

‘The least we can do’ says Community Pharmacy Wales of its decision

01 Oct 2026

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National awards celebrate inspirational work of independent pharmacies

The great work independents do in the UK was celebrated at the Independent Pharmacy Awards at the House of Commons.

01 Oct 2026

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Sale of Boots to billionaire family ‘could be announced in the coming days’

Sources close to talks reveal deal between Boots and Weston family may be imminent

01 Oct 2026

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Pharmacy2U says patients can now register using their NHS App login

DSP says move gives NHS App users ‘greater choice’

30 Sep 2026

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All pharmacies in Wales can now receive electronic prescriptions

Chief pharmacist says EPS rollout part of ‘much wider transformation’ of community pharmacies’ role

29 Sep 2026

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Weight loss POMs seized in £1m Rochdale sting

Four men arrested as six-month sting uncovers drugs distribution network

29 Sep 2026

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Morrisons starts selling pharmacies as cost-cutting programme continues

The chain has sold several pharmacies to individual buyers and is looking to sell dozens more early next year, according to reports.

28 Sep 2026

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Use of pharmacists on doctor rotas ‘puts patients at risk’ says BMA

BMA publishes members’ reports of alleged incidents after APs used to cover rotas

28 Sep 2026

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Suspension for locum accused of being under the influence of alcohol at work

Pharmacist suspended following drink-driving convictions and concerns raised by Boots staff

28 Sep 2026

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Over 280,000 people in England saw their pharmacy close in first eight months of 2026

National Pharmacy Association research found patients travel significant lengths to access care.

28 Sep 2026

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Scottish pharmacy sector to receive 3.5% boost to global sum funding

Global sum to rise by £8.5m as £10m transferred to dispensing pool

25 Sep 2026

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Framework to expand independent prescribing across UK launched by NPA

The framework said there must be “sustainable remuneration and routine NHS commissioning" for independent prescribing.

25 Sep 2026

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Research to explore challenges for pharmacies in tackling codeine use

Pharmacists struggle with unclear referral pathways say Ulster University researchers

25 Sep 2026

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Online pharmacy to give £6k to patients as revenue grows by 3,400%

‘Health provider and weight clinic’ has seen revenue rise from £2m to £70m

24 Sep 2026

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Royal College of Pharmacy urges Scottish Government to do more to stop rising drug deaths

The Royal College of Pharmacy said the government failed to implement its 2021 recommendations.

24 Sep 2026

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