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Fixing the front door to primary care a priority for Labour

Shadow Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting says: "We will need you" during visit to Long Eaton pharmacy.

31 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Covid was most viewed on NHS website last year

NHS Digital said 16.3 million hits were attributed to Covid, followed by Long Covid (4.3 million) and high blood pressure (3.8 million).

31 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

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PM warned many pharmacy businesses will not survive 2023

Collective letter from pharmacy organisations and large multiples says help needed to to resolve crisis engulfing community pharmacy.

31 Jan 2023 , 2 Min Article

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Editor's view: Things are getting worse, not better

I hope health select committee chair Steve Brine fulfils his promise of an inquiry into community pharmacy. 

30 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacies need help from supply chain, says NPA board member

Sanjeev Panesar urged wholesalers and manufacturers to ensure pharmacies have accurate and prompt stock information.

30 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy bodies form supervision group ahead of legislation reforms

Group seeks to influence Government ahead of planned reforms to pharmacy supervision legislation.

30 Jan 2023 , 2 Min Article

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Pharmacy teams urged to take part in Government disease prevention inquiry

Parliamentary inquiry a vital opportunity to highlight community pharmacy's role

25 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Health minister makes pledge after Rowlands visit

Health minister Will Quince visited a branch of Rowlands in his constituency of Colchester.

24 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

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DHSC to reduce Transitional Payments to zero in February

Reduction necessary as ‘unallocated’ funding reduced due to take up of new services in CPCF

24 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Boots applications open to LloydsPharmacy staff hit by closures

Boots today said it is recruiting for more than 1,500 roles in pharmacy.

23 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

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APPG report calls for better recognition and more funding of pharmacy

The report calls on Number 10 to immediately put in place a fully funded Pharmacy First service in England.

23 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Community Pharmacy Liverpool leads the way

The LPC was named Best Supporting Local Representative Group at the Independent Pharmacy Awards for its pioneering work.

23 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Interview: Shilpa Shah

North-East London LPC CEO Shilpa Shah says her charity work has given her the ability to listen to and empower her contractors.

20 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

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BREAKING: Health committee will hold inquiry into community pharmacy

Brine said his Committee has put in place “a programme for 2023" which will include community pharmacy.

20 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

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LloydsPharmacy withdrawal clear sign sector is struggling

PSNC chief executive Janet Morrison warned the chain leaving Sainsbury’s stores shows community pharmacy is at "breaking point."

19 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Expect more big chain divestments, says pharmacy broker

Christie and Co said the UK pharmacy market remains attractive despite increasing pressures.

19 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

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