Northern ireland

Medicines,

Shortages of over 100 medicines are getting worse in Northern Ireland

Community Pharmacy Northern Ireland warned MLAs at Stormont that shortages could force pharmacies to ration supplies.

04 Feb 2026 , 1 Min Article

Pharmacy team,

Palliative care service launched in 60 community pharmacies in Northern Ireland

The Community Pharmacy Palliative Care Network will see pharmacies provide palliative care medicines and specialist advice.

15 Dec 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Public health,

Department of Health in Northern Ireland publishes substance misuse report

The number of people using substance misuse services in the country fell very slightly in 2024-25.

11 Dec 2025 , 1 Min Article

Pharmacy team,

Pharmacies in NI deliver over 8,500 flu and 7,000 Covid vaccines to care homes

Pharmacies hit those numbers just one month into the Community Pharmacy Care Home Vaccination Service in Northern Ireland.

17 Nov 2025 , 1 Min Article

Pharmacy team,

Politicians in Northern Ireland visit pharmacies to find out about palliative care

The politicians went to Daly’s Pharmacy in Banbridge and Sweeney’s Pharmacy in Holywood to mark Palliative Care Week.

05 Sep 2025 , 1 Min Article

People,

PSNI suspends pharmacist in Northern Ireland who stole from employer

Hannah Belema Thom-Manuel was given concurrent custodial sentences of three months suspended for a year for stealing cash and toiletries.

21 Aug 2025 , 1 Min Article

Public health,

Criminals selling fake ‘DIY’ GLP-1 kits with syringe and powder separated

Northern Ireland officials warn of worrying new trend as DIY 'skinny jabs' seized

08 Aug 2025 , 1 Min Article

Public health,

Over 500 pharmacies in Northern Ireland sign up to Move More, Feel Better campaign

The scheme will see pharmacies display campaign materials and offer leaflets to the public with tips on becoming more active.

06 Aug 2025 , 1 Min Article

Regulations,

Pharmacy regulator announces fees ‘unfortunately’ won’t go up this year

PSNI to revisit fee rise plans later in the year.

03 Jul 2025 , 1 Min Article

Regulations,

Antrim pharmacist stole diazepam over three-year period

Pharmacist enters guilty plea to two diazepam charges

03 Jun 2025 , 1 Min Article

Regulations,

GP pharmacist ‘manipulated system’ to prescribe tramadol for partner

County Down pharmacist suspended after 'dishonestly' arranging tramadol prescriptions for family

27 May 2025 , 1 Min Article

Financial Management & Funding,

CPNI tells health committee at Stormont pharmacies need urgent funding increase

Community Pharmacy Northern Ireland warned many pharmacists have been defaulting on their wholesaler bills.

07 Mar 2025 , 1 Min Article

Education & training,

PSNI opens consultation on proposals to reform education and training

The Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland plans to end automatic recognition of pharmacists who trained in South Africa, New Zealand and Australia.

06 Feb 2025 , 1 Min Article

Financial Management & Funding,

Pharmacists warn ministers at Stormont about impact of NI rises

CPNI chief executive Gerard Greene warned pharmacists were “experiencing unrelenting financial pressures over which they have no control.”

30 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

Public health,

Primary care in Northern Ireland will collapse, bodies warn health minister

Bodies representing pharmacy, GPs, dentists and optometry warned Mike Nesbitt they need protection from national insurance rises.

02 Dec 2024 , 2 Min Article

Legal,

‘Blatant abuse of position’: Diazepam theft pharmacist gets community service

Young pharmacist pleads guilty to unlawful possession and theft of controlled drugs.

20 Nov 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Shortages of over 100 medicines are getting worse in Northern Ireland

Palliative care service launched in 60 community pharmacies in Northern Ireland

Department of Health in Northern Ireland publishes substance misuse report

Pharmacies in NI deliver over 8,500 flu and 7,000 Covid vaccines to care homes

Politicians in Northern Ireland visit pharmacies to find out about palliative care

PSNI suspends pharmacist in Northern Ireland who stole from employer

Criminals selling fake ‘DIY’ GLP-1 kits with syringe and powder separated

Over 500 pharmacies in Northern Ireland sign up to Move More, Feel Better campaign

Pharmacy regulator announces fees ‘unfortunately’ won’t go up this year

Antrim pharmacist stole diazepam over three-year period

GP pharmacist ‘manipulated system’ to prescribe tramadol for partner

CPNI tells health committee at Stormont pharmacies need urgent funding increase

PSNI opens consultation on proposals to reform education and training

Pharmacists warn ministers at Stormont about impact of NI rises

Primary care in Northern Ireland will collapse, bodies warn health minister

‘Blatant abuse of position’: Diazepam theft pharmacist gets community service