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'Deep frustration' as DH review fails to provide pharmacy funding uplift

DHSC and NHS England stand firm on question of global sum increase, says PSNC.

31 Jan 2022

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Boots owner kicks off sales process for multiple

Boots owner Walgreens Boots Alliance has begun the formal sales process for the multiple according to reports.

31 Jan 2022

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Rowlands superintendent steps down after decade in the role

Stephen Thomas takes over as Rowlands’ superintendent director.

28 Jan 2022

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PSNC launches audit to strengthen hand in Government talks

Negotiator wants to make the case for walk-in minor illness consultations to be funded.

25 Jan 2022

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MHRA upholds complaint against online pharmacy for Viagra promotion

An online pharmacy advertised prescription Viagra formulations to the public, finds MHRA.

25 Jan 2022

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Pharmacy sales in north topped £20m in 2021, claims broker

Christie and Co associate director Jon Booth said “appetite from buyers" is "continuing to improve".

25 Jan 2022

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Boots urged to clarify if pharmacists can work elsewhere as it cuts hours

Some pharmacists are to have their hours cut by more than 10 per cent, the PDA claims.

24 Jan 2022

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Sheffield pharmacy celebrates 70 years of offering daily service

Wicker Pharmacy has opened seven days a week since January 21 1952.

21 Jan 2022

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Pharmacy group sells branch in Essex to first-time buyer

Allcures plc, which has branches in Essex, London and online, has sold Southchurch Pharmacy.

21 Jan 2022

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HSCB secures new tech to improve prescribing decisions in NI

The resource will ensure information such as when a medicine might be inappropriate is displayed on an IT system.

20 Jan 2022

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Boots to cut 'supplementary' trading hours across a number of stores

Boots confirms plans to cut back on hours outside contractual obligations with NHS in some stores.

19 Jan 2022

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Appetite for lending in pharmacy sector remains strong, says new report

Christie & Co's price index for pharmacy rose 4.3 per cent in 2021, its new report shows.

19 Jan 2022

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Boots commits to maintaining palliative drug supplies at 2,000 stores

Boots partners with Macmillan on scheme aimed at improving access to end-of-life drugs.

18 Jan 2022

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Omnicell acquires Hub and Spoke Innovations

Automated systems provider picks up Pharmaself24 prescription collection kiosks for undisclosed sum.

18 Jan 2022

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ASDA owners reportedly considering Boots takeover

Asda's owners may make a bid for the multiple, it emerged this weekend.

17 Jan 2022

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Boots parent confirms 'strategic review' as divestment rumours grow

Bain Capital reportedly teaming up with CVC on bid as WBA makes statement on plans for the multiple.

13 Jan 2022

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