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A quarter of NI women are on antidepressants, pharmacy report reveals

Latest DH report reveals 26% of NI women are prescribed an antidepressant

26 Jun 2026

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Alcohol-specific deaths in UK fell to lowest level for three years, reveals ONS

The Office for National Statistics revealed 9,809 people died from “alcohol-specific causes” compared with 10,048 in 2022.

14 May 2026

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NI health minister rules out removing clawback to bolster pharmacy by £20 million

Mike Nesbitt told the Northern Ireland Assembly allowing pharmacies to keep the money was “a bridge too far”.

02 Apr 2026

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PSNI launches public consultation on draft standards for pharmacist prescribers

The Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland wants views on the standards setting out "regulatory expectations for pharmacist prescribers".

23 Mar 2026

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Hub and spoke set to be adopted by first pharmacy chain in Northern Ireland

MediCare Pharmacy will base the hub in Belfast where two automated dispensing lines will label 3,000 packs an hour.

20 Mar 2026

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Court fines Portadown nurse £720 for unlawful possession of prescription medicines

Enforcement officers visited the home of Nafeyka Chavdarova, 44, which was operating as an aesthetics clinic.

19 Mar 2026

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Shortages of over 100 medicines are getting worse in Northern Ireland

Community Pharmacy Northern Ireland warned MLAs at Stormont that shortages could force pharmacies to ration supplies.

04 Feb 2026

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Palliative care service launched in 60 community pharmacies in Northern Ireland

The Community Pharmacy Palliative Care Network will see pharmacies provide palliative care medicines and specialist advice.

15 Dec 2025

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Department of Health in Northern Ireland publishes substance misuse report

The number of people using substance misuse services in the country fell very slightly in 2024-25.

11 Dec 2025

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Pharmacies in NI deliver over 8,500 flu and 7,000 Covid vaccines to care homes

Pharmacies hit those numbers just one month into the Community Pharmacy Care Home Vaccination Service in Northern Ireland.

17 Nov 2025

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Politicians in Northern Ireland visit pharmacies to find out about palliative care

The politicians went to Daly’s Pharmacy in Banbridge and Sweeney’s Pharmacy in Holywood to mark Palliative Care Week.

05 Sep 2025

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PSNI suspends pharmacist in Northern Ireland who stole from employer

Hannah Belema Thom-Manuel was given concurrent custodial sentences of three months suspended for a year for stealing cash and toiletries.

21 Aug 2025

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Criminals selling fake ‘DIY’ GLP-1 kits with syringe and powder separated

Northern Ireland officials warn of worrying new trend as DIY 'skinny jabs' seized

08 Aug 2025

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Over 500 pharmacies in Northern Ireland sign up to Move More, Feel Better campaign

The scheme will see pharmacies display campaign materials and offer leaflets to the public with tips on becoming more active.

06 Aug 2025

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Pharmacy regulator announces fees ‘unfortunately’ won’t go up this year

PSNI to revisit fee rise plans later in the year.

03 Jul 2025

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Antrim pharmacist stole diazepam over three-year period

Pharmacist enters guilty plea to two diazepam charges

03 Jun 2025

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