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Vaccines group publishes proposals to improve supply chain

The Pharmacy Vaccinations Development Group said proprietary booking systems should be integrated with the national booking system.

25 Nov 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Joe Irvin to chair Trustee Board of future Royal College

Joe Irvin OBE has been appointed as the inaugural chair of the Board of Trustees of the future Royal College of Pharmacy (RCPharm).

25 Nov 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Next steps to make pharmacies cornerstone of neighbourhood health set out in new CPE report

A new report from CPE sets out next steps to align community pharmacy's ambitions with goverment's 10-Year Health Plan.

25 Nov 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Labour extends freeze on NHS prescription charges ahead of Budget announcement

The chancellor Rachel Reeves said the charge will stay at £9.90 and save patients about £12 million next year.

24 Nov 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacist who delivered homeopathic injection sourced from internet warned

The regulator’s investigating committee heard Bindy Rowcroft delivered the injection while working for The Medical Group.

24 Nov 2025 , 1 Min Article

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APPG report calling for modernisation of pharmacy contract published today

The All-Party Pharmacy Group called on Labour to provide the sector with long-term funding and implement other recommendations.

20 Nov 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Wales: 4% funding increase for community pharmacy

Global sum boosted by £7m to £182m.

20 Nov 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacist who breached patient confidentiality with WhatsApp images to ex-wife suspended

Zohaib Hussain sent a picture on the social media platform of a patient with a rash exposing parts of their body during a consultation.

20 Nov 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Professional leadership: a good time for pharmacy to raise its game

Six months from the launch of the Royal College of Pharmacy, the independent chair of the advisory group on pharmacy leadership says current healthcare challenges require better and more inclusive professional leadership of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. Sir Hugh Taylor explains why.

19 Nov 2025 , 5 Min Article

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Healthera: We won’t remove web listings for non-partner pharmacies

Contractors air frustration with how the online platform directs repeat prescription orders.

19 Nov 2025 , 3 Min Article

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BMA will hold ballot to decide whether to proceed with pharmacy-related measures

The British Medical Association will ballot members on measures such as reallocating Pharmacy First funding to general practice.

19 Nov 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Supply of antimicrobial most common outcome for Pharmacy First consultations

ESPAUR report links supply of antimicrobials to Pharmacy First consultations for first time.

18 Nov 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Serial shoplifter banned from all Boots stores in England and Wales

Criminal behaviour order bars convicted shoplifter from all Boots branches

18 Nov 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Former Scholl CEO Craig Shaw to lead STADA UK business

German healthcare group STADA has appointed the former Scholl CEO Craig Shaw as its new general manager in the UK.

18 Nov 2025 , 1 Min Article

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New University of Suffolk pharmacy course secures six-figure grant

The OfS has awarded £457,000 to the University of Suffolk to support its MPharm course being launched in September 2026.

18 Nov 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Artificial intelligence firm pays £45k for insolvent care home DSP

MedPal AI announces the purchase of Universal Pharmacy out of administration

17 Nov 2025 , 1 Min Article

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