Prescribing pathfinders: what’s stopping community pharmacy delivering care for long-term conditions? A closer look at the University of Manchester’s evaluation of NHS England’s pathfinder project.…
Tobacco companies should fund national community pharmacy ‘stop smoking’ service, says report Recommendations by AstraZeneca in partnership with several pharmacy bodies have also called for the ‘NHS health check’ to be offered in community pharmacies.…
Community pharmacy’s dispensing role ‘under threat’ A report published by the Company Chemists' Association has urged the government to safeguard dispensing as community pharmacy transitions toward more clinical services under the NHS ten-year plan.…
Community pharmacy in focus: research insights on improving patient care The Royal Pharmaceutical Society’s former deputy chief scientist and Community Pharmacy England’s director of research reflect on recently published research studies in and through community pharmacy.…
Community pharmacies face ‘economic peril’, CPE warns government In an “uncompromising” letter, Community Pharmacy England said negotiations for the next pharmacy contract must close the funding gap for the sector.…
Aspirin added to list of medicines that cannot be exported from UK or hoarded The list contains medicines that have evidence or risk of critical shortages, which could adversely impact UK patients.…
Almost 90% of pharmacies report abuse from ineligible COVID-19 vaccination patients, survey reveals The National Pharmacy Association survey of 450 pharmacies in England found that “at least half” of the average pharmacy's COVID-19 vaccination appointments were made by ineligible people.…
Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists recommends ‘ring-fencing’ diamorphine stock amid supply issues Medicine supply alerts sent in December 2025 and January 2026 have requested that prescribers switch to morphine sulphate 10mg/1mL injections, where possible.…
Reimburse business rates for pharmacies like GPs and dentists, says NPA The National Pharmacy Association has told the government community pharmacies should be exempt from business rates to combat rising pharmacy closures and address funding gaps.…
PDA Union to represent Superdrug pharmacists The agreement follows a ballot held earlier in 2025, in which 94% of pharmacists and foundation trainees employed at Superdrug voted in favour of Pharmacists' Defence Association Union representation.…
