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Contractors are in the trenches…again!

A conflict that sparked three judicial reviews in Northern Ireland is demoralising and ongoing, says Terry Maguire.

25 Nov 2022

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Department launches ‘emergency review’ of NI pharmacies

Department 'very conscious' of the funding challenges facing Northern Ireland's pharmacies

22 Nov 2022

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Support pharmacies in NI or patients will suffer, warns Numark MD

Time to rethink medicine reimbursement arrangements in Northern Ireland, says Meader

17 Nov 2022

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NI pharmacists call urgent Stormont meeting on drug price worries

Pharmacies face 'going to the wall' without immediate support, MLAs told

25 Oct 2022

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Over 150 medicines in short supply as situation worsens in NI

Shortages have hit supplies of drugs that treat blood pressure, mental health, osteoporosis and prostate conditions.

21 Oct 2022

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Cash injection of £5m won’t stop drug shortages, warn NI pharmacists

Soon pharmacies won't be able to afford to source medicines, says NI negotiator

19 Oct 2022

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Over 300 pharmacies taking part in Northern Ireland winter jabs campaign

CPhO Cathy Harrison urges eligible patients to get their jabs from their local pharmacy

11 Oct 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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PSNI is not fit for purpose - we need the GPhC!

Terry Maguire takes a sarcastic look at the Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland as professional regulator.

16 Jun 2022

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NI chief pharmacist launches medicine safety campaign

'Know, Check, Ask' campaign launched in over 500 pharmacies in Northern Ireland.

25 May 2022

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Police hunt man who threatened pharmacy staff with knife

CPNI chief Gerard Greene said it was "unacceptable to hear reports of staff being violently threatened in an attempted robbery."

08 Feb 2022

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HSCB secures new tech to improve prescribing decisions in NI

The resource will ensure information such as when a medicine might be inappropriate is displayed on an IT system.

20 Jan 2022

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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

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Pharmacies in Northern Ireland pass 250,000 Covid vaccines

The milestone includes primary and booster jabs since the sector began administering Covid vaccines in March.

15 Dec 2021

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Pharmacy Forum NI elects new chair

Eamon O'Donnell to replace Sheelin McKeagney as chair of professional body.

10 Dec 2021

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We need action not radio shows

There needs to be more trust between community pharmacies in Northern Ireland and our paymasters, says Terry Maguire. 

23 Nov 2021

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