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Consolidated pharmacy group undergoes rebrand

Three businesses rebrand as Pickfords Pharmacy.

24 May 2022

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Chief pharmacist: NHSE can’t judge if there are too many pharmacies

It's not a "numbers argument," David Webb tells Pharmacy Network News.

20 May 2022

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Well Pharmacy raising up to £200k for Mind

Well announces fundraising partnership with mental health charity.

19 May 2022

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Pharmacy manager jailed after selling codeine to drug dealer

Ex-manager sentenced to two years and five months for illegally selling codeine and other drugs.

19 May 2022

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Three Leicester pharmacies sold in excess of guide prices

'Robust appetite' for Leicestershire pharmacies, says property adviser.

19 May 2022

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Boots owner has paid out "billions" in dividends

Dividend payments for Boots' parent company makes headlines in Sunday Times.

15 May 2022

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I want successful businesses to join me, says ‘super pharmacy’ CEO

Alitam chief sets out his ambitions to disrupt the sector.

13 May 2022

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Pharmacists looking at a GP partnership must protect their rights

Ross Clark from Hempsons said that without a signed deed a partnership can be “highly unstable”.

13 May 2022

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Superdrug launches £99 perimenopause blood test service

Screening service will assess reproductive hormone levels as well as nutritional deficiencies and thyroid function.

12 May 2022

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Pharmaceutical wholesaler falls into administration

Doncaster Pharmaceuticals Group, Testerworld Limited and Eclipse Generics Limited were appointed an administrator this week.

12 May 2022

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McKesson UK CEO steps down after four years

Toby Anderson's exit comes as speculation grows over the future of LloydsPharmacy and its remaining branches.

11 May 2022

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NHS reviewing claims that pharmacy overcharged for prescription

London pharmacy defends its attempts to prevent dispensing drugs at a loss.

10 May 2022

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Knights takes number of pharmacies to 98 with Cecil Jones deal

Knights bought Pearns Pharmacies Limited last year, Norchem Healthcare in 2015 and Vittoria Healthcare in 2017.

10 May 2022

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HubRx founder: We want to transform pharmacy operations

Daniel Lee elaborates on his claims that hub and spoke can help independents boost profits.

09 May 2022

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NPA: Competition watchdog will look at hub and spoke concerns

There are fears the model could initially be monopolised by a few companies and disadvantage pharmacies and the NHS.

29 Apr 2022

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Aspen will not raise price of cancer drugs, insists CMA

The regulator said Aspen’s pledge to lower pricing will continue to be fulfilled and not be affected by Brexit.

27 Apr 2022

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