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National awards celebrate the work of independents across the UK

Glasgow pharmacist John-Paul Mackie voted Independent Pharmacist of the Year.

08 Oct 2021

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GPhC to consult on rule changes to allow FtP hearings by videolink

The GPhC wants to make rule changes permanent after pandemic.

07 Oct 2021

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OHID has mission to level up health disparities

Office for Health Improvement and Disparities is one of two bodies taking over roles of Public Health England

06 Oct 2021

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Labour MP campaigns to end HRT prescription charges

Carolyn Harris hopes her bill will help change the law on HRT prescriptions.

06 Oct 2021

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Superdrug launches new advice and treatment skin service

Pharmacists will be able to supply POM medicines for some patients with acne and eczema.

05 Oct 2021

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CCA: Spending more on pharmacy would save NHS two billion

The CCA said another £656m each year will generate more than £1.9bn in benefits.

05 Oct 2021

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Mental disorders in children and youngsters on the rise

One in six six to 16-year-olds may have had a mental health illness compared with one in nine in 2017.

05 Oct 2021

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Only reflective account required for December-February revalidation

Revalidation changes carried over to recognise Covid pressures facing registrants.

05 Oct 2021

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Pandemic delivery service extended until March 31

Pharmacies will continue providing prescription medicines and appliances to patients’ homes.

04 Oct 2021

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Rowlands shrinks its losses by 80pc during Covid

Rowlands lost £11.6m in the 12 months to January 2021, its latest accounts reveal.

04 Oct 2021

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Pharmacy contraception pilot launches in 7 NHS regions

Pilot offers ongoing access to oral contraception from pharmacies in some PCNs.

04 Oct 2021

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Vaccine rates for childhood diseases hits WHO target for tenth year

Coverage of measles, mumps and rubella fell slightly but targets hit overall.

01 Oct 2021

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Pharmacies paid £91m for Covid jabs from January to June

Pharmacies paid £91m for providing Covid-19 vaccinations in the first 6 months of 2021.

01 Oct 2021

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Pharmacy teams to get free flu jabs as NHS secures funding

Free jab offer extends to locums as NHS secures additional funding.

30 Sep 2021

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55 Boots branches to offer Covid booster jabs

Boots and Well to offer booster jabs from a total of 110 sites.

29 Sep 2021

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Fewer employees made whistleblowing reports to GPhC last year

Whistleblowing reports to GPhC dropped to less than a quarter compared to previous year.

28 Sep 2021

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