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CCA chief warns pharmacy minister more funding is needed

CCA chief executive Malcolm Harrison says the Government's plan for patients is at stake

26 Oct 2022

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Superdrug freezes prices for own-brand cough and cold products

Chain announces it will freeze prices until March 2023

26 Oct 2022

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NI pharmacists call urgent Stormont meeting on drug price worries

Pharmacies face 'going to the wall' without immediate support, MLAs told

25 Oct 2022

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NPA rolls out pharmacy apprenticeships alongside training provider

NPA strikes up partnership with Skills4Pharmacy to roll out Level 2 and Level 3 apprenticeships

25 Oct 2022

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Over 150 medicines in short supply as situation worsens in NI

Shortages have hit supplies of drugs that treat blood pressure, mental health, osteoporosis and prostate conditions.

21 Oct 2022

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Cash injection of £5m won’t stop drug shortages, warn NI pharmacists

Soon pharmacies won't be able to afford to source medicines, says NI negotiator

19 Oct 2022

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Wholesaler owner given suspended sentence

Amr Mosa imported and distributed medicines worth £2.9m without the correct licences

19 Oct 2022

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Novo Nordisk’s injection pen recycling scheme goes UK-wide

Company calls on pharmacies to take part as it strives to eliminate CO2 emissions by 2030

19 Oct 2022

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Boots appoints Claire Nevinson as superintendent pharmacist

After 26 years in a variety of roles at Boots, Nevinson takes up the mantle of superintendent

19 Oct 2022

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Pharmacy business models 'too diverse' for strike action

Strike action is 'completely impractical' for pharmacies, the Pharmacy Show heard

17 Oct 2022

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Boots parent expects UK business to grow 6% in 2023

WBA also hinted that it could revisit plans to sell Boots after talks stalled this year

14 Oct 2022

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Boots teams up with Uber Eats on home delivery pilot

Pilot taking place in 14 stores across the UK

14 Oct 2022

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Pharmacy sales drop 7% at Boots while retail sales are up 15%

Drop in demand for Covid services behind pharmacy sales slump, says multiple

13 Oct 2022

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Government tax is ‘contributing’ to medicines shortage, warns BGMA chief

Trebling of medicines tax is disrupting the fragile medicines market, warns generics chief

13 Oct 2022

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Market share continues to fall among the biggest pharmacy multiples

Smaller groups and first time buyers keen to fill gaps left by the big players, says Christie & Co

13 Oct 2022

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Store closures, hub & spoke behind Rowlands staff reductions

Rowlands' latest accounts reveal £34m loss and reasons behind staff reductions

10 Oct 2022

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