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PSNC: All contractors to get Covid costs at start of October

Costs claims "more than double" the Government's initial offer, PSNC reveals.

22 Sep 2021

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Locate a Locum Learning launched

Locate Learning launches today, increasing members access to extensive learning library.

20 Sep 2021

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BGMA demands NI-only medicine rules are scrapped

Over 3,000 medicines at risk of being withdrawn from Northern Ireland.

17 Sep 2021

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NPA: Parallel trade should be maintained in present form

Current arrangement is the best option for the UK, NPA argues.

17 Sep 2021

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95pc of contractors will receive full Covid claim from Government

The vast majority of contractors will receive their full claim from the BSA in October.

16 Sep 2021

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Pharmacy2U enjoys financial boost after unprecedented demand

A £7.2 million loss in 2020 was turned into a £100,000 profit before tax for the year ending March 2021

09 Sep 2021

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Pearn's 20 pharmacies sold to Knights for undisclosed sum

Acquisition boosts Knights Pharmacy to 90 branches across England and Wales

06 Sep 2021

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Covid cost claims 'significantly higher' than Government's offer

PSNC has not revealed total claims amount but says it is well above original £120m offer.

03 Sep 2021

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Boots to launch 30 new beauty halls in smaller stores

Boots has announced the roll out of 30 new beauty halls in smaller stores across the UK.

01 Sep 2021

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NPA wants competition watchdog to weigh in on hub & spoke

CMA should “look into” hub and spoke dispensing to ensure fairness, says NPA.

31 Aug 2021

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Advance payments brought forward 20 days after PEPS collapse

Contractors can receive advance payment 20 days earlier on scripts dispensed from October onwards

27 Aug 2021

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Pharmacy reduces GDPR fine by £183k after appeal

A pharmacy fined £275,000 for mishandling patients’ sensitive personal data has had its penalty reduced by just under two thirds.

26 Aug 2021

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Lloyds to charge £50 for video GP consultations

LloydsPharmacy has launched a new service offering private online GP appointments, charging £49.99 for a one-off consultation.

26 Aug 2021

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Boots partners with Deliveroo on home orders

Home deliveries launch from 14 Boots stores for customers using Deliveroo.

24 Aug 2021

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'Even multiples' must report closures appropriately warns NHS

A Scottish health board warns of a 'perfect storm' giving rise to pharmacy closures.

20 Aug 2021

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Well: Two thirds of young men have experienced ED

Survey finds over two thirds of men aged 18-34 have experienced erectile dysfunction.

19 Aug 2021

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