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Revealed: Who snapped up the most Lloydspharmacy premises?

Revealed: Who snapped up the most Lloydspharmacy premises?

The “vast majority” of ex-Lloydspharmacy branches have been snapped up by “independent or small local multiple operators”, pharmacy broker Christie & Co has revealed.

Fire-ravaged Rowlands branch opens ‘new-look premises’ after portacabin stint

Fire-ravaged Rowlands branch opens ‘new-look premises’ after portacabin stint

A Rowlands Pharmacy branch has reopened its doors after working from a portacabin for over three weeks due to damage caused by a fire in its original premises.

C+D launches new website!

C+D launches new website!

Easier to search, navigate and view on mobile, C+D's revamped website is now live

RPS combat 100 million wasted prescriptions a year

RPS combat 100 million wasted prescriptions a year

The RPS and the RCGP have released guidance on repeat prescriptions for the first time in 20 years after it said 10% of the 1bn prescriptions issued in the UK every year are not required...

GPhC: Pharmacies to ‘verify’ patient history before supplying hair loss drug

GPhC: Pharmacies to ‘verify’ patient history before supplying hair loss drug

The pharmacy regulator has advised that pharmacy teams carry out a “robust” assessment before supplying finasteride – a hair-loss drug with psychiatric and sexual health risks.

Streeting slams Atkins for pharmacies that went ‘bust on her watch’

Streeting slams Atkins for pharmacies that went ‘bust on her watch’

The previous health secretary has slated Wes Streeting for “casting doubt” on Pharmacy First, while he has asked her “how many pharmacies went bust on her watch”. 

Opinion

RPS Society or College, as health professionals let's continue with the (collegiate!) cooperation

 
• By Malcolm Brown

In early 2025, the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) will ask members and fellows whether they wish it to be renamed the Royal College of Pharmacy. Two-thirds must agree. My vote, presently, is for college status but I might change my mind.

Exclusive: Pharmacy Minister Stephen Kinnock: 'I want to unlock your potential'

 
• By Stephen Kinnock

I know you are ambitious for change, and very keen to make better use of your skills, to better your communities. You have shown time and again how you can deliver, and we are determined to provide the support you need.

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Xrayser: It's disappointing to see this behaviour

 
• By Xrayser

There are lots of questions swirling around pharmacy, and no 'right' answers. The only thing I am sure of is that we need unity, whatever we do, and an urgent uplift in funding, and we needed it at least five years ago.

Opinion: The NPA ballot - are you feeling solidarity? Or otherwise?

 
• By James Halliwell

Collective action is unprecedented in pharmacy, but the NPA is leading its members into a ballot that would see pharmacies work to rule - essentially curtailing all the services they offer for 'free'. With six weeks until the result, how do you plan to vote?