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Pharmacist struck off after falsifying CPPE documentation

Pharmacist acted dishonestly and dodged employers' attempts to resolve issues, says GPhC

09 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

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First-of-its-kind pharmacy technician fellowship launched

Applications for 'unique' fellowship will open on January 22

09 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

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NPA: Pharmacy contract delays could lead to first collective action in history

Trade body says contract stalemate “utterly unacceptable”.

08 Jan 2025 , 2 Min Article

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Government will shortly confirm pharmacy funding, says Lord Livermore

The financial secretary to the Treasury's suggestion raised eyebrows given talks on the 2024-25 pharmacy contract remain unresolved.

07 Jan 2025 , 2 Min Article

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Jhoots branch avoids list removal after opening 11 days in 6 months

Jhoots wins appeal against health board decision to remove branch from pharmaceutical list.

07 Jan 2025 , 3 Min Article

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Scotland flu hospital admissions rise as pharmacies struggle to access vaccines

Community Pharmacy Scotland urged the government to involve community pharmacy in national flu vaccine strategy planning much earlier.

07 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Two pharmacies less than a mile apart in Northampton sold

Delapre Pharmacy and Far Cotton Pharmacy were owned by Vyas Limited for over 10 years.

06 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

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P2U owner makes £9.7m loss after acquiring LloydsDirect

Losses near £10m for wider group despite Pharmacy2U turning a profit

06 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy technician who created false Covid vaccine record avoids removal from register

Holly DeSouza, who worked at Wicker Pharmacy, misled her colleague into giving her their login details for the pharmacy’s patient system.

06 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacies face £34m reimbursement reduction per quarter

CPE warns that this month’s Cat M price list will slash reimbursement by millions.

03 Jan 2025 , 2 Min Article

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Morrisons and Phlo launch online private prescription service

The Morrisons Clinic will allow patients to receive treatments possibly by the next working day.

03 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

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PDA BAME committee member criticised by Free Speech Union

Nav Bhogal urged pharmacy bodies and NHS stakeholders to address “racial undertones” in the language used in those sectors.

02 Jan 2025 , 2 Min Article

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NPA: PhAS failing to protect pharmacies from closing

Dozens of pharmacies covered by Pharmacy Access Scheme have closed in the past two years, a new analysis claims.

02 Jan 2025 , 2 Min Article

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Pharmacists and PAGB chief recognised in 2025 New Year’s Honours List

Alan Kurtz, Laura Catherine McIver, Chris Martin and Michelle Riddalls received honours.

02 Jan 2025 , 2 Min Article

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Streeting to confirm in January if new funding will offset NI hike

Don't make business decisions until I've revealed allocations, SoS tells contractors, as CPE warns many pharmacies face closure this winter.

19 Dec 2024 , 3 Min Article

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Suspension for pharmacist who sent medicines to Sierra Leone

GPhC notes 'unique circumstances' of pharmacist who sent CDs to a struggling community

19 Dec 2024 , 1 Min Article

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