Author: pharmacybiz

Alliance Healthcare UK has appointed Paula Sutherland as sales director to lead its sales teams in delivering products and services to community pharmacies. In her new role, Paula will focus on... Read More

Members of the House of Lords debated the National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill on Monday (6 January) during its second reading. Lord Livermore, financial secretary to the Treasury,... Read More

Pharmacy contractors, particularly those in England and Northern Ireland, faced an extremely challenging 2024. The general election delayed the new Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework (CPCF) negotiations leaving pharmacies in England having... Read More

The Labour government published its elective care reform plan today (6 January), outlining the necessary steps to reduce patient waiting times, including expanding non-surgical ENT [ear, nose and throat] services... Read More

The UK retail sector faced significant challenges in 2024, but 2025 is expected to be an even tougher year for retailers. Nearly 13,500 retail stores permanently shut their doors in the... Read More

The Welsh government has reached an agreement with the NHS and Community Pharmacy Wales (CPW)—the statutory representative body for all community pharmacies—on a six per cent funding increase as part... Read More

As flu cases surge rapidly, NHS England is urging eligible individuals to get vaccinated by visiting a pharmacy that offers the flu vaccine. Latest NHS data shows flu cases in hospitals... Read More

More cancers are being detected earlier in England, thanks to a major drive by the NHS encouraging people, particularly those at higher risk due to hereditary or lifestyle factors, to... Read More

Professor Anthony Harnden has officially commenced his role as chair of the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). During his first 100 days, Professor Harnden plans to engage extensively with... Read More

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has cautioned against buying weight-loss medicines without a prescription from beauty salons, unregistered pharmacy websites or social media platforms as such products... Read More