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People

Boots managing director to depart in November

Seb James to depart in November as company begins hunt for his replacement.

01 Jul 2024 , 1 Min Article

Integrated care

Report calls for community pharmacy ARRS funding to address workforce challenges

Sector can play a much bigger role in medicines optimisation if right levers are in place, says new report.

28 Jun 2024 , 3 Min Article

Business environment

‘Strong quarter’ for Boots as health services grow in popularity

Thirteenth consecutive quarter of market share growth for the multiple.

28 Jun 2024 , 1 Min Article

Pharmacy team

‘Our time is now’: Pharmacy technicians welcome PGD law change

'Our potential has been recognised' APTUK says as law comes into effect.

27 Jun 2024 , 2 Min Article

Business environment

‘Significant interest’ in Boots says US parent – but no plans to sell now

WBA appears to downplay Boots sales plans in call with shareholders

27 Jun 2024 , 1 Min Article

Business environment

Pharmacy numbers reach 10-year low in Northern Ireland

Government report reveals a net closure of 14 pharmacies across Northern Ireland.

27 Jun 2024 , 1 Min Article

Contract

NPA: Pharmacy First shortfall could leave £465m ‘black hole’

As little as £180m of the £645m funding promised for flagship programme is likely to be delivered by March 2025.

26 Jun 2024 , 3 Min Article

Property

London pharmacy with 111-year history sold

Pharmacy first established in 1913 sold to small London group, says broker.

25 Jun 2024 , 1 Min Article

Women's health

England needs a national pharmacy EHC service say trade bodies

England needs an advanced EHC service to make care more accessible, say bodies.

25 Jun 2024 , 2 Min Article

Public health

New report reveals people are turning to AI for health advice

However, over 90 per cent of survey respondents say they’ve only ever had positive pharmacy experiences.

25 Jun 2024 , 2 Min Article

Contract

Final call for pharmacies to complete CPE Advice Audit

Community Pharmacy England is making a final call for pharmacy owners to complete its Pharmacy Advice Audit before the extended closing date of June 28.