NHS England has updated its ‘Green plan guidance’, outlining key actions for Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) and trusts to help achieve net zero carbon emissions. Among the recommended measures to reduce... Read More
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The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) has revealed shocking figures showing that millions of patients across England have lost access to pharmacies due to widespread closures and reduced operating hours. According to... Read More
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has confirmed that the Labour government is taking firm action against growing retail crime by scrapping the “shoplifters’ charter.” During a Commons session on Wednesday (5), Claire... Read More
Pharmacy First has demonstrated the enormous value of community pharmacy in providing accessible front-line care. However, pharmacists continue to face several challenges in delivering the service. “Pharmacy First is a success,... Read More
Well Pharmacy, the UK’s leading independent pharmacy chain, has launched its new Online Doctor service in partnership with Expert Health Ltd. The service provides quick, convenient, and confidential access to prescription... Read More
Accord Healthcare UK Ltd has announced that Disulfiram, an alcohol deterrent compound, will be made available to all UK pharmacists and dispensing doctors for prescription to suitable patients. Following its launch... Read More
The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) has published updated guidance on online pharmacy services in Great Britain, introducing additional safeguards to prevent unsafe supply of high-risk medicines, including weight loss injections. Under... Read More
The Lords Food, Diet and Obesity Committee has expressed disappointment with the government’s response to its recommendations for tackling the obesity crisis. In October 2024, the Committee released its report, Recipe... Read More
The Royal College of GPs (RCGP) has warned that patients in deprived areas could face even greater difficulty accessing GP services if funding for the Targeted Enhanced Recruitment Scheme (TERS)... Read More
NPA Insurance, a wholly owned subsidiary of the National Pharmacy Association (NPA), has updated its professional indemnity policy for locum pharmacists to better support their expanding roles in healthcare. The enhanced... Read More