Europe

‘Shocking’ OECD figures show UK is ‘bottom of league’ for pharmacy numbers

The National Pharmacy Association said the UK was the 'sick man of Europe' when it came to money spent on medicines.

Pharmacies across Europe hit by drug shortages

Community pharmacies in 24 countries in Europe experienced medicines shortages last year, according to a PGEU report.

Leading a continent

New PGEU president Raj Patel discusses the scale of the challenge ahead of him

Tackling illicit online drug sales

An Eye on Europe: the internet is fuelling illegal drug sales across the EU, says Sid Dajani

Country comparisons

Pharmacy services across Europe compared by Gareth Jones

Medicines safety, EU-style

Pharmacovigilance procedures in Europe discussed

Wholesalers warn Brexit could cause medicines shortages

Wholesalers warn that Brexit could have serious consequences for the medicines supply chain

Wholesalers warn Brexit could cause medicines shortages

Wholesalers warn that Brexit could have serious consequences for the medicines supply chain

The times they are a changin'

We live in historic times. We watch events through the pages of a newspaper or magazine, the lensof the camera and the window of the screen.

Former prime minister David Cameron asked the question and got the wrong answer. Well, they do say ‘ask a silly question ...’ The referendum turned British politics into a public act of autosarcophagy where Boris Johnson saw his chance, leveraged a campaign off the back of Nigel Farage and UKIP and temporarily embraced Michael Gove.

Waiting for a train

I’m holed up on the concourse at Waterloo station waiting for a train that’s four hours late. I’ve found free Wi-Fi from a restaurant. I’ve no idea where they are or who they are but, by way of thanks, have a mention.

The announcements drone on. Cycling and skateboarding are forbidden and security services will blow up my luggage if I’m careless. Welcome to London.

Lovers embrace and mid-embrace it’s hard to tell if they are about to separate or have just found each other. A man eats a roll poking out of a paper bag. I watch as he takes a bite of the bread and the top of the bag at the same time. He appears not to notice – they must taste the same.

Raj Patel elected PGEU president

NPA board member Raj Patel elected president of the Pharmaceutical Group of the European Union