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Let's look inside: Buscopan

Nick Linton, head of Opella UK, gives us insight into Buscopan.

13 May 2025 , 1 Min Article

Mental health,

Sound the alarm

Many people can unanimously agree that loud noises are annoying. But how many of us know that noise is silently impacting our hearing, cardiovascular and mental health?

13 May 2025 , 1 Min Article

Business,

Avicenna Membership Services acquired by Dutch group Nafinco

Avicenna Membership Services splits from the retail pharmacy operation following its acquisition by Dutch buying group Nafinco.

13 May 2025 , 1 Min Article

Financial Management & Funding,

Sigma Azerbaijan: NPA chief refuses to rule out collective action

National Pharmacy Association chair Olivier Picard said he has heard "harrowing stories" of pharmacists using their pensions and remortgaging homes to keep their pharmacies open.

12 May 2025 , 3 Min Article

Services,

Scottish Government to expand Pharmacy First with new conditions

'Groundwork being laid' to decide which services will be added

09 May 2025 , 1 Min Article

Rowlands Pharmacy partners with tech company to offer ear care services

Rowlands Pharmacy's collaboration with TympaHealth will see its branches conduct ear examinations via video using the latter's digital platform.

08 May 2025 , 1 Min Article

Government must increase uptake of HPV vaccine for young people

The Women and Equalities Committee today warned “significant” numbers of people are at risk of cervical cancer.

07 May 2025 , 1 Min Article

Vaccinations,

UKHSA announces changes to the childhood vaccination schedule

UKHSA confirms changes to the routine childhood vaccination schedule which includes introduction of a new 18-month routine vaccination appointment.

06 May 2025 , 1 Min Article

Contract,

Welsh Government announces STTT and UTI services available from pharmacies

The Welsh Government publicly announces that pharmacies in Wales are to provide two new national services to treat sore throats and UTIs.

06 May 2025 , 2 Min Article

Infections & antimicrobial stewardship,

Pharmacies receive inappropriate antibiotic requests ‘at least once a day’

Public swapping unused antibiotics on Facebook, finds new NPA survey

06 May 2025 , 1 Min Article

Contract,

CPS accepts reimbursement offer from Scottish Government in two-part deal

CPS has accepted a £120 million offer from the Scottish Government for reimbursement in 2025/26, while discussions about strategic service developments continue.

06 May 2025 , 2 Min Article

Business environment,

Numark: Where’s Labour’s economic model for hub and spoke law change?

Numark chairman Harry McQuillan welcomed the law change but questioned the lack of an economic blueprint.

02 May 2025 , 1 Min Article

Public health,

Jhoots pharmacy issued with enforcement notice, another closes amid resignation claims

A Jhoots branch in Folkestone allegedly breached its tenancy agreement while one in Devon closed, prompting a local councillor to accuse it of “broken multiple promises”.

30 Apr 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Let's look inside: Buscopan

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Avicenna Membership Services acquired by Dutch group Nafinco

Sigma Azerbaijan: NPA chief refuses to rule out collective action

Scottish Government to expand Pharmacy First with new conditions

Rowlands Pharmacy partners with tech company to offer ear care services

Government must increase uptake of HPV vaccine for young people

UKHSA announces changes to the childhood vaccination schedule

Welsh Government announces STTT and UTI services available from pharmacies

Pharmacies receive inappropriate antibiotic requests ‘at least once a day’

CPS accepts reimbursement offer from Scottish Government in two-part deal

Numark: Where’s Labour’s economic model for hub and spoke law change?

NPA welcomes reports of UK-wide trial of pharmacy NHS weight loss jabs

Boots launches 'menopause zones' in 150 stores

Pharmacy support staff at Lincolnshire Co-op awarded 6% pay uplift

Jhoots pharmacy issued with enforcement notice, another closes amid resignation claims

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Let's look inside: Buscopan

Sound the alarm

Avicenna Membership Services acquired by Dutch group Nafinco

Sigma Azerbaijan: NPA chief refuses to rule out collective action

Scottish Government to expand Pharmacy First with new conditions

Rowlands Pharmacy partners with tech company to offer ear care services

Government must increase uptake of HPV vaccine for young people

UKHSA announces changes to the childhood vaccination schedule

Welsh Government announces STTT and UTI services available from pharmacies

Pharmacies receive inappropriate antibiotic requests ‘at least once a day’

CPS accepts reimbursement offer from Scottish Government in two-part deal

Numark: Where’s Labour’s economic model for hub and spoke law change?

NPA welcomes reports of UK-wide trial of pharmacy NHS weight loss jabs

Boots launches 'menopause zones' in 150 stores

Pharmacy support staff at Lincolnshire Co-op awarded 6% pay uplift

Jhoots pharmacy issued with enforcement notice, another closes amid resignation claims