At Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs) on Wednesday, Sir Keir Starmer highlighted his government’s commitment to expanding the role of community pharmacy and independent prescribing to improve access to general practice. He... Read More
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Analysis by IQVIA revealed that over the past four years, from May 2020 to May 2024, the average number of prescriptions processed by pharmacies has risen by 8 million per... Read More
The mental health challenges faced by pharmacists are a significant concern that is frequently discussed within the industry today. The Royal Pharmaceutical Society’s (RPS) fifth annual workforce wellbeing survey indicated... Read More
Alliance Healthcare UK has raised over £30,000 for Mental Health UK, Theodora Children’s Charity, and 4 Louis Charity through its annual charity Sports Championship & Family Fun Day event. The event,... Read More
Pharmacist Support has announced the launch of its fifth annual Pharmacist ACTNow Wellbeing Campaign, set to run from 18 October to 8 November 2024. This year’s campaign will focus on three... Read More
Jonathan Rees, a member of the National Pharmacy Association (NPA), will become the first pharmacist to present oral evidence at the UK Covid-19 Inquiry hearings tomorrow (Thursday, 10 October). During the... Read More
Pharmacy minister Stephen Kinnock has pledged to enhance the role of community pharmacies, particularly in deprived areas, by making better use of the skills of pharmacy teams. In a video message... Read More
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) recently published Lord Darzi’s report on the state of NHS England, revealing that the health service is in “serious trouble.” “The service has... Read More
Janet Morrison, CEO of Community Pharmacy England (CPE) has emphasised that stabilization of the sector is essential before any solutions can be delivered to fix the “struggling” health service. Speaking at... Read More
The rising focus on the “Social” component of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) is prompting UK pharmacies, particularly independent pharmacies, to take a more active role in social responsibility. Beyond... Read More