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CCA: Government must make NMS 'viable' as depression added to list

Company Chemists’ Association chief executive Malcolm Harrison said the service must be properly funded.

27 Oct 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Q&A: Matthew Harvey at Greenlane Pharmacy in Liverpool

Matthew, who runs Greenlane Pharmacy in Liverpool, talks about his contraceptive implant procedures service.

22 Oct 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Getting to the heart of the matter

Funding is a major barrier to improving cardiovascular care through community pharmacies. But they can rise to the challenge.

30 Sep 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Five Jhoots pharmacies given GPhC improvement notices between February and August

The General Pharmaceutical Council said there are "ongoing investigations relating to pharmacy professionals working for Jhoots".

19 Sep 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Politicians in Northern Ireland visit pharmacies to find out about palliative care

The politicians went to Daly’s Pharmacy in Banbridge and Sweeney’s Pharmacy in Holywood to mark Palliative Care Week.

05 Sep 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Over 500 pharmacies in Northern Ireland sign up to Move More, Feel Better campaign

The scheme will see pharmacies display campaign materials and offer leaflets to the public with tips on becoming more active.

06 Aug 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacies in Scotland urged to prepare for big increase in eye treatment prescriptions

The number of prescriptions written by independent prescriber community optometrists and sent for dispensing in pharmacies is set to rise.

05 Aug 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacists and pharmacy owners warned not to promote weight loss POMs

The General Pharmaceutical Council warned registrants not to advertise prescription-only medicines or face the regulatory consequences.

11 Apr 2025 , 1 Min Article

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An evolving pharmacy landscape

Does the General Pharmaceutical Council’s new guidance for registered pharmacies hit the mark? Richard Hough and Thorrun Govind find out.

26 Mar 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacists in Yorkshire urged not to provide smoking service until fees improve

Community Pharmacy South Yorkshire warned contractors it was “highly likely” they will provide the service “at a loss".

21 Feb 2025 , 1 Min Article

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CCA chief: Commission pharmacies to provide vaccines through ICB and national route

Company Chemists’ Association chief executive Malcolm Harrison made his plea after NHS England proposed delegating commissioning to integrated care boards.

11 Feb 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Labour’s 10-year plan can establish pharmacy as cornerstone of local health

However, Numark chairman Harry McQuillan said the Government must address the sector’s “underfunding crisis.”

04 Dec 2024 , 1 Min Article

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McQuillan criticises Mid Mersey LMC member over pharmacy knowledge remarks

Numark chairman Harry McQuillan criticised GP leaders for voting to end pharmacy blood pressures checks at the LMC conference.

28 Nov 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Seven arrested as police investigate £350k drug thefts from pharmacies

Five men and two women in custody. Lancashire Police said some of those in custody are pharmacy employees.

26 Nov 2024 , 1 Min Article

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NPA: It would be an insult if GPs and not pharmacies were supported with NI rise

Chancellor Rachel Reeves said the biggest overall tax increases since 1993 will help fund £22.6 billion for the NHS.

04 Nov 2024 , 1 Min Article

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We’ll support pharmacies, Kinnock says on first visit to pharmacy since taking office

Health minister Stephen Kinnock visited Bedminster Pharmacy in Bristol where he heard about how they improve the health of their community.

25 Oct 2024 , 2 Min Article

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