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Public health,

Figures show 16.5 million items for dependency-forming drugs prescribed in Q.1

The NHS Business Services Authority said 4.37 million patients in England were prescribed the medicines between April and June 2025.

15 Sep 2025 , 1 Min Article

People,

Pharmacist who failed to adequately manage ordering of high-risk medicines warned

Mirrasoul Seyedi was the RP at a retail pharmacy in Benfleet where “excessive ordering of bottles of Codeine and Phenergan” took place.

15 Sep 2025 , 1 Min Article

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

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

Property,

‘Well-known’ London pharmacy sold out of administration

Petter Pharmacy went into administration in 2023

12 Sep 2025 , 1 Min Article

Financial Management & Funding,

I wish pharmacy had more resources when funding was cut, says former health secretary

Jeremy Hunt displayed regret about the Conservative Government’s decision to slash pharmacy funding in December 2015.

12 Sep 2025 , 1 Min Article

Mental health, Men's health, Sexual health,

Men's health in community pharmacy

Welcome to our CPD module series for community pharmacy technicians. Written in conjunction with the Pharmacy Magazine CPD series, it will mirror the magazine’s programme throughout the year. The series has been designed for you to use as part of your continuing professional development. Reflective exercises have been included to help you put your learning into practice.

11 Sep 2025 , 10 Min Module

Men's health, Sexual health,

Erectile dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common issue for many men, yet people often find it hard to discuss or seek treatment for. Pharmacy teams can be on hand with reassurance, OTC guidance and help spot when something more serious might be prevalent.

11 Sep 2025 , 15 Min Module

Policy,

CCA conference: Pharmacy key to boosting primary care capacity

Company Chemists’ Association sets out its ambitions for sector in new Prospectus, published today.

11 Sep 2025 , 3 Min Article

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

Public health,

A tiny, big problem

Whether we like to believe it or not, parasitic infections are common, especially in households with young children. Training Matters explores how pharmacy teams can help customers spot and treat them.

11 Sep 2025 , 1 Min Article

Public health,

Pharmacist to open pharmacies in Newcastle after ICB’s decision quashed

Habib Jiwa, 30, a director at Jiwa Pharm Limited, can open pharmacies in Heaton and Kenton which have been hit by pharmacy closures.

10 Sep 2025 , 1 Min Article

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

Smoking cessation,

Where there's smoke

With disposable vapes now banned in the UK to protect children’s health, will more people go back to smoking, and how can pharmacy teams support customers who want to quit?

10 Sep 2025 , 1 Min Article

People,

Obituary: Simon Driver

Former Cegedim Rx managing director, Simon Driver, died last week.

10 Sep 2025 , 2 Min Article

Women's health,

The hot topic

Menopause is a huge milestone in a woman’s life, signifying the end of reproductivity and bringing with it a host of physical and emotional effects. We explore how pharmacy teams can help customers better understand its management.

10 Sep 2025 , 1 Min Article

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