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Marketing,

‘Pharmacists Everywhere’ in new Boots ‘behaviour change’ TV campaign

'Pharmacists Everywhere' campaign launches across a range of channels

12 Sep 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Property,

‘Well-known’ London pharmacy sold out of administration

Petter Pharmacy went into administration in 2023

12 Sep 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Education & training,

Up to 800 pharmacy apprentices affected as training provider closes suddenly

Woodspeen Training goes under after Government terminates contract

12 Sep 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Business environment,

Pharmacist MP approaches NHS about removing Jhoots' contract

Sadik Al-Hassan says unexpected closure of local Jhoots 'completely unacceptable'

11 Sep 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Financial Management & Funding,

NHSBSA stonewalling us over £1,600 in lost Pharmacy First earnings, says Swindon contractor

'Bureaucracy overruling common sense' says contractor struggling with BSA intransigence

10 Sep 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Business environment,

IPA seeks meeting with pharmacy minister after 'troubling' survey

Pharmacies face deep rooted prejudice from NHS management and lack a level playing field with other healthcare professionals, alleges the IPA.

09 Sep 2025 , 1 Min Article

Business,

'Luxury pharmacy' John Bell & Croyden launches medicated weight loss service

Service will provide 'tailored' support and access to nutritionists, says pharmacy

09 Sep 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Contract,

CPE extends deadline for negotiating priorities survey

Deadline for pharmacy owners to respond to 2026/27 negotiating priorities survey extended to 11 September.

08 Sep 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Vaccinations,

'Very disappointing': Government refuses to raise flu £9.58 jab fee

Service fee stuck at £9.58 for seventh year running as CPE blasts 'unacceptable' decision

29 Aug 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Business environment,

It’s official: Boots carved out from US parent after equity takeover

The newly created Boots Group will oversee UK, German and Thai markets.

28 Aug 2025 , 1 Min Article

Business environment,

Online locum booking platform secures 3-year deal with Well

Locate a Locum announces new contract after developing its software with government support

28 Aug 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Nutrition & weight management,

Mounjaro chaos as Lilly suspends sales

Pharmacies will not be able to order the drug until next week as the company struggles to cope with unprecedented demand.

28 Aug 2025 , 2 Min Article

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Business environment,

Pearl Chemist’s pre-tax losses up – so too is turnover, according to latest accounts

Pearl Chemist Limited's pre-tax losses increased by nearly £790,000 for the year ending October 31, 2024, although its turnover rose by over £13 million.

26 Aug 2025 , 1 Min Article

Business environment,

‘Largest care home pharmacy in Norfolk’ enters administration

Administrators appointed to Universal Pharmacy Ltd

22 Aug 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Legal,

Police drop case after NPA chair ‘threatened’ by 'thief' caught on CCTV

Police response lacking in wake of theft distress says NPA chair Olivier Picard

20 Aug 2025 , 1 Min Article

Contract,

CPE seeks views on future direction of CPCF

The negotiator is asking pharmacy owners to complete an opinion poll before September 8.

19 Aug 2025 , 1 Min Article

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