Business news

PMR Regulation Prescription charges England Pharmacy finances Vaccines Community pharmacies

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Business environment,

Fresh speculation around Boots’ future as US parent ‘could be sold tomorrow’

Allegedly imminent Walgreens sale could lead to a public listing for Boots.

05 Mar 2025 , 1 Min Article

Public health,

PDA claims Tesco has failed to tell staff which branches will close

The Pharmacists’ Defence Association said a lack of details may cause anxiety for pharmacists and heap pressure on other pharmacies.

03 Mar 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Business environment,

Pharmacy chain sells five branches after ‘strategic review’

Sykes Chemist Group sold the pharmacies to Manchester-based Everest Pharmacy Ltd.

27 Feb 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Business environment,

Pressures survey deadline extended

CPE has extended the deadline for its Pharmacy Pressures Survey to Monday March 10.

27 Feb 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Services,

Asda launches £25 earache service ‘to reduce NHS burden’

Asda launches new service for over-18s with acute otitis media.

27 Feb 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Policy,

Peers vote to exempt pharmacies from paying higher national insurance

Lords votes 305 to 175 in favour of making pharmacies exempt from NI hike.

26 Feb 2025 , 1 Min Article

Digital & technology,

Pharmacy2U's new app combines services in single platform

Pharmacy2U unveils a new app that combines pharmacy, GP, NHS, vet and wellness services in a single platform.

25 Feb 2025 , 2 Min Article

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Employment,

Judge: Rowlands ‘failed to make adjustments’ for manager with multiple sclerosis

Judge finds Rowlands Pharmacy failed to make reasonable adjustments for pharmacy manager

24 Feb 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Employment,

Tribunal orders Day Lewis to pay out £19k to ex-pharmacy assistant

Former pharmacy assistant awarded £18,746 for injury to feelings and backdated sick pay

21 Feb 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Regulations,

GPhC follows up with Asda regarding online ID checks for weight loss service

Regulator follows up with chain following leak of internal communication.

20 Feb 2025 , 2 Min Article

Business environment,

Boots stock exchange listing a possibility after reports of ‘dead’ deal revived

Will they or won't they? Fresh US speculation about Walgreens sale

20 Feb 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Employment,

Skills4Pharmacy passes £1m in apprenticeship levy transfers

Apprenticeships can help bridge the pharmacy skills gap, says S4P.

19 Feb 2025 , 2 Min Article

Financial Management & Funding,

Predictions of July contract resolution are bogus says CPE as it hikes levy

We have not made any predictions of a date for an agreed contract, says CPE.

18 Feb 2025 , 2 Min Article

PDA,

Boots trainee pharmacists in England and Northern Ireland to get pay rise

The Pharmacists’ Defence Association said the pay increase will kick in from April 1 this year.

17 Feb 2025 , 1 Min Article

Business environment,

Asda responds as area manager ‘encourages weekly hypertension service targets’

Chain responds after area manager 'recommends giving staff weekly targets'.

14 Feb 2025 , 2 Min Article

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Financial Management & Funding,

Funding talks unlikely to bear fruit before April, CPE papers reveal

Talks expected to conclude between April and July, CPE papers indicate.

11 Feb 2025 , 2 Min Article

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