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Brexit saw eight of 597 UK-authorised medicines passed for NI

Northern Ireland’s “unique status” in the single market is causing disruption with medicines supply, according to the Nuffield Trust.

09 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

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CCA warns government over broken pharmacy funding

CCA chief executive Malcolm Harrison said community pharmacy is losing £750 million annually.

09 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Boots retail sales up nine per cent as pharmacy sales dip

Drop in demand for Covid services saw pharmacy sales dip as retail business powers ahead

06 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

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PDA: Thousands of pharmacists striking is 'realistic possibility'

Paul Day says many pharmacists have contacted the PDA Union to say they favour industrial action.

06 Jan 2023 , 4 Min Article

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We’ve helped patients pay their prescription charge, says pharmacist

Ade Williams says patients go without medication as they are 'too dignified and would rather walk away'

05 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Millions more people can access health record via NHS app

The Government claims millions of patients in England have 'easier access' to their health records.

05 Jan 2023 , 2 Min Article

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Pharmacy2U increases pre-tax profits ‘dramatically’

Distance dispenser 'striving to gain a much higher share' of the market, financial report claims.

05 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Boots reduces the cost of its private flu jab to £9.95

The multiple has lowered the price from £16.99 until March 31

04 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Two pharma friends embark on charity drive to the Gambia

Rajan Pattni and Jagdeep Rai will undertake 3,600 mile drive to raise money for charities

03 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Public visits independents more than multiples, reveals NHSE study

Members of the public "overwhelmingly positive" about advice they receive in pharmacies, survey finds

03 Jan 2023 , 2 Min Article

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Lemsip manufacturer ‘doing all it can’ amid demand spike

Reckitt says it is 'seeing significantly increased demand' this cold and flu season

03 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

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DHSC grants record 199 concessions for December

December list included £40.25 concessionary price for gapapentin 600mg tablets

03 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Overpayment on prescriptions reached £43m in 2021-22

Over a million people in England overpaid because they did not buy an NHS prescription prepayment certificate

03 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Community pharmacy bodies appeal for urgent investment

Community pharmacy has issued its starkest warning yet about the state of the sector in England, in a joint letter to secretary of state Steve Barclay

22 Dec 2022 , 1 Min Article

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P3pharmacy editor gives evidence to Health Select Committee

Rob Darracott told MPs that community pharmacy can play a bigger role in integrated care but more needs to be done to facilitate this.

21 Dec 2022 , 4 Min Article

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Challenges lie ahead say profession leaders

A seasonal ‘thank you’ message to pharmacists comes with a warning of challenging times ahead.

20 Dec 2022 , 2 Min Article

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