Vaccines

Business environment

Number of community pharmacies in England on the increase

NHS Business Services Authority figures reveal there were 12,009 community pharmacies in 2023-24, 595 more than in 2022-23.

10 Oct 2024 , 1 Min Article

Public health

Success of Scotland’s five-year vaccine strategy hinges on support for pharmacies

Numark chairman Harry McQuillan says pharmacies must be part of vaccination delivery plans – but they need support.

28 Aug 2024 , 3 Min Article

Cough & cold

Finding cold comforts

As the winter season sets in, pharmacies will be inundated with customers suffering from cold and flu symptoms. How teams can best help those affected?

17 Oct 2023 , 1 Min Article

Asthma & COPD

Pharmacy Excellence: Pneumonia

This module will raise awareness of pneumoccocal disease, its prevalence, benefits of a vaccination service and different types of vaccines

04 Nov 2022 , 30 Min Module

Coronavirus

Covid-19 vaccine side effects

This pharmacy scenario gives pharmacy technicians an overview of Covid-19 vaccine side effects and why some people may need reassurance.

11 Jun 2021 , 5 Min Module

Pregnancy & baby care

Covid-19 vaccines and pregnancy

Improve your understanding of the guidance being given to pregnant women regarding the Covid-19 vaccine.

13 Apr 2021 , 2 Min Module

Coronavirus

Rise to the challenges

As the new year dawns, Liz Fidler considers how pharmacy fits into Covid-19 vaccination.

14 Jan 2021 , 2 Min Article

Vaccinations

Seasonal woes with an added twist

When it comes to advising customers on how to protect themselves against winter ailments this year, there is the added complication of Covid-19 to take into account.

20 Oct 2020 , 5 Min Article