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Generics have helped save £1.2bn says NHSE&I

Adalimumab accounts for around one-third of savings.

01 Jul 2022

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Independent operator buys pharmacy co-located in GP surgery

Medichem Ltd, situated in Stuart Road Surgery in Pontefact, was sold to Sutton Manor Pharma.

01 Jul 2022

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Controversy over new Tesco locum pharmacist rate caps

Tesco declines to comment on its new locum rate caps.

30 Jun 2022

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Boots: Flat pharmacy sales offset by 24% growth in retail business

WBA posts latest financials two days after announcing it will not sell Boots UK.

30 Jun 2022

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Boots promises investigation after Deliveroo driver incident

The driver filmed himself making fun of a woman who had ordered thrush cream as he delivered it to her.

30 Jun 2022

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GPhC hammered over exam delay chaos

The regulator has been severely criticised and again accused of putting students through unnecessary stress and anxiety.

30 Jun 2022

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Northern Ireland to recognise pharmacy technicians as a profession

Health minister Swann begins work to bring PTs under professional regulation.

30 Jun 2022

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Lack of government support for pharmacy criticised in the Lords

Labour peer Lord Hunt said it was “quite extraordinary” that the government is “doing so little to support the sector."

29 Jun 2022

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Numark MD: Hub and spoke may not be attractive option for independents

Jeremy Meader warned the model may come with significant upfront costs and uncertain future income.

29 Jun 2022

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Royal Mail invests £1m in online pharmacy platform

Royal Mail has invested £1 million to help Charac develop its online prescription and consultation service.

28 Jun 2022

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APG relaunches to give pharmacy a voice in Stormont

CPNI chief Gerard Greene said he would use the group to raise concerns about workforce pressures.

28 Jun 2022

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WBA calls off Boots sale over ‘dramatic change’ in financial markets

The deal was abandoned after the last remaining bidder was unable to meet its target price.

28 Jun 2022

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HRT manufacturer to step up Oestrogel production with new site

New site in Belgium opening in the wake of 'unprecedented' growth in demand for HRT.

28 Jun 2022

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NPA study will look at impact of runaway inflation on pharmacies

NPA-commissioned study will look at the combined impact of inflation and fixed funding.

27 Jun 2022

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RPS: We have joined global condemnation of US abortion decision

It said it signed a declaration this morning opposing the US Supreme Court’s decision to remove women's right to abortion.

27 Jun 2022

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Pharmacies missing out on millions due to ‘informal’ GP referrals

Nine per cent of patients in a PSNC audit were referred to a pharmacy 'informally' by their GP or NHS 111.

27 Jun 2022

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