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Brexit ‘only partly to blame’ for worsening drugs shortages, Nuffield report says

Monthly price concessions last year fell from about 200 to 150. But the report said that number was “unthinkable a decade ago".

24 Mar 2025 , 2 Min Article

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Pharmacy sector cautiously welcomes post-Brexit NI deal

The National Pharmacy Association said as far as medicines supply is concerned, the “devil may yet be in the detail.”

28 Feb 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Aspen will not raise price of cancer drugs, insists CMA

The regulator said Aspen’s pledge to lower pricing will continue to be fulfilled and not be affected by Brexit.

27 Apr 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Supply of medicines in Northern Ireland: What is the solution?

The UK and EU have got to a position to ensure there is a continued supply of medicines to Northern Ireland, says Paul Gershlick.  

22 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Progress made on medicines supply issues under the NI protocol

UK tables regulations to establish Northern Ireland MHRA Authorised route for POMs.

21 Dec 2021 , 1 Min Article

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BGMA demands NI-only medicine rules are scrapped

Over 3,000 medicines at risk of being withdrawn from Northern Ireland.

17 Sep 2021 , 1 Min Article

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NPA: Parallel trade should be maintained in present form

Current arrangement is the best option for the UK, NPA argues.

17 Sep 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Lloyds losses exceed £175m

LloydsPharmacy's losses increased by just under 10 per cent in the year to March 2020, its latest accounts reveal.

25 Jun 2021 , 2 Min Article

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New GB-NI pharma arrangements

After a last-minute deal between the UK and EU, what it all means in practice is still being worked through says Paul Gershlick.

12 May 2021 , 2 Min Article

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NI protocol 'already disrupting medicine supply'

Some medicines are already becoming unavailable in Northern Ireland because of the Brexit protocol, an industry spokesperson has said.

22 Apr 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Brexit will be biggest disruption I've ever had in pharmacy

The supply of medicines to Northern Ireland will change dramatically and could result in less availability, says Terry Maguire. 

02 Feb 2021 , 2 Min Article

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Government urged to allow pharmacists to alter prescriptions

Pharmacy figures met the government to discuss proposals allowing pharmacists to change prescriptions.

03 Dec 2020 , 1 Min Article

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EEA pharmacy qualifications to be recognised after Brexit

Government guidance published for pharmacists who want to practice in the UK after Brexit.

27 Nov 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Most LPCs think relationship with PSNC improved this year

The majority of LPCs think their relationship with PSNC has improved over the past year despite the turmoil of Covid-19, according to poll.

19 Nov 2020 , 1 Min Article

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NI 'faces drug shortages under Brexit protocol'

The NPA warns Michael Gove that Northern Ireland could face drug shortages if it continues complying with EU regulations.

02 Nov 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Covid limbo to be followed by Brexit panic?

Community pharmacy is stuck in a Covid-induced limbo but that might soon be replaced by a Brexit quagmire.

19 Oct 2020 , 2 Min Article

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