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Pharmacy needs “digital front door” to NHS

A national appointment booking service for community pharmacy now essential, say sector leaders.

20 Feb 2026 , 3 Min Article

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Questions over ‘managed nominations’ claims in PMR marketing materials

PMR provider asked about 2025 marketing materials that described 'managed nominations' function

19 Feb 2026 , 1 Min Article

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Kinnock moving to ‘next phase’ of beefing up pharmacy business regs

Pharmacy minister considering what legislation changes may be needed.

16 Feb 2026 , 1 Min Article

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Morrisons puts dozens of pharmacies up for sale to reduce costs

The multiple, which made losses of £381 million last year, has employed property agents to sell some of its in-store pharmacies.

16 Feb 2026 , 1 Min Article

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Labour consults on plans to give pharmacies “fairer” reimbursement

The government said expanding the scope of its data collection on medicines will also help mitigate shortages.

13 Feb 2026 , 1 Min Article

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‘Review NHSBSA performance’: Minister grilled on ‘withheld’ Pharmacy First payments

Health minister faces intense questioning on Pharmacy First payment challenges

13 Feb 2026 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy owners in Wales remortgage homes and use savings to keep doors open

A National Pharmacy Association survey found 60 per cent of owners had to resort to either measure to avoid closure.

12 Feb 2026 , 1 Min Article

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Streeting backs Boots lung cancer awareness drive

Multiple to use shelf signage to prompt conversations around symptoms.

10 Feb 2026 , 1 Min Article

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All 129 former Jhoots branches will be open in weeks, Allied CEO promises

Allied Pharmacies CEO Suhaib Abdullah reassured MPs that the branches “should all be open within four weeks" at most.

09 Feb 2026 , 1 Min Article

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Liverpool contractor faces £125k clawback for Covid delivery claims

Davey's Chemist told it must repay the NHS just under £125k in pandemic-era claims

06 Feb 2026 , 1 Min Article

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Cohens Chemist buys up North West pharmacy business as owners retire

Whittles Pharmacy bought up by Cohens Chemist

04 Feb 2026 , 1 Min Article

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Clear Pharmacy exits Scottish market to focus on its other branches

Two branches 'yards apart' sold to Right Medicine Pharmacy group

30 Jan 2026 , 1 Min Article

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Dispensing role under threat says CCA

NHS dispensing is undervalued, underappreciated and under threat, says new report.

29 Jan 2026 , 2 Min Article

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IPA will consider legal action if Government fails to plug funding gap

IPA says it will consider all options if Government fails to approach talks 'responsibly'

29 Jan 2026 , 1 Min Article

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Patients would have faced £800m in prescription costs without PPCs

The NHS Business Services Authority said 3.35 million patients received NHS prescriptions where a PPC exemption was applied in 2024-25.

28 Jan 2026 , 1 Min Article

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NPA: Government’s omission of pharmacies from business rates support is ‘an insult’

NPA chief executive Henry Gregg said Labour was treating pharmacists like “second-class citizens in our health service".

27 Jan 2026 , 1 Min Article

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