A pharmacist whose brother died after having the AstraZeneca vaccine has urged people not to be put off and get vaccinated.

Current data suggests that incidence of cerebral blood clots is around 4 per million first doses of the AZ vaccine.

Boots UK parent company Walgreen Boots Alliance has said turning around the fortunes of the struggling multiple will be one of its “top priorities”. 

People with chronic primary pain should be offered a range of treatments to help them manage their condition, says NICE in a new guideline.

Boots stores continue to suffer as a result of lockdown restrictions with retail sales down 17.9 per cent on the previous year, says WBA.

Patients have been given easier access to the NHS e-referral service after it was integrated into the NHS app.

Script charges go up on April 1, while flu vaccination and pandemic delivery services end

Just over 89,000 people have signed an NPA petition calling on the Government to reimburse pharmacies’ Covid-related expenses.

The Duchess of Cornwall met with community pharmacy workers yesterday to learn about the role they have played during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Physical inactivity is found to be responsible for up to eight per cent of non-communicable disease and deaths worldwide.

Fewer people with severe asthma attacks were admitted to hospital or seen by their GP during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Almost 350 community pharmacies are taking part in Northern Ireland’s Covid-19 vaccination programme, health minister Robin Swann announced.

New body will lead national efforts to tackle obesity, improve mental health and promote physical activity.

Contractors will be able to claim up to £450 for signing up to a new service involving the distribution of lateral flow tests to asymptomatic individuals.

Community pharmacies have vaccinated over one million more patients against influenza in the 2020-21 flu season than in the previous year.

A branch of Rowlands Pharmacy in north Wales has started administering Covid vaccines.  

The serious shortage protocol for Levothyroxine 12.5mcg tablets has been extended until April 1.

Pharmacists want to lead on an annual service similar to flu jabs, but have concerns around capacity and policymakers' attitudes, new data shows.

Contractors asked to await updated flu reimbursement letter before amending vaccine orders.

The Government is proposing that health regulators such as the GPhC are given greater powers to set more of their operating procedures.