Pagb

Digital & technology,

PAGB launches digital self-care report at Labour Party conference in Liverpool

The Proprietary Association of Great Britain said it wants “the self-care offer” to be supported “within the NHS app”.

29 Sep 2025 , 1 Min Article

OTC,

In depth: research reveals alarming shift in attitudes to self-care

Young people are far more likely to seek a GP appointment for common health conditions than older individuals, according to PAGB’s Self-Care Census Report 2025. So where does that leave pharmacy?

06 Aug 2025 , 5 Min Article

OTC,

Sleep, skin and heavy periods: Government publishes POM to P wish list

Government invites applications to MHRA for switches in a number of health categories.

10 Feb 2025 , 2 Min Article

People,

Bayer’s Mike Knowland named new PAGB president

New PAGB president says he will champion community pharmacy

14 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

Public health,

PAGB launches compendium of self-care case studies

Compendium highlights best practice learnings from ICSs with advice to help design and implement self-care initiatives.

19 Nov 2024 , 1 Min Article

Public health,

PAGB study finds ‘significant room for improvement’ in self-care awareness

Research commissioned by the Proprietary Association of Great Britain found a quarter of people do not think of self-care as a first option.

19 Nov 2024 , 2 Min Article

OTC,

Exclusive: Public increasingly confident using OTCs turn away from pharmacy?

Fewer consumers are seeking advice and treatment from pharmacists as a first step, according to a new report from PAGB.

23 Jul 2024 , 3 Min Article

Policy,

Industry body calls on Government to prioritise self-care to benefit NHS

PAGB shares six key actions for ministers to prioritise in first 100 days.

22 Jul 2024 , 2 Min Article

Public health,

PAGB appoints Reckitt general manager as vice-president

Reckitt’s regional director and general manager for the UK and Ireland Brian Fischel joins PAGB as a vice-president to its board.

10 Jul 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Public health,

Streeting: Shift needed in NHS funding to primary care including pharmacy

However, shadow health secretary Wes Streeting did not commit himself to a firm answer on whether Labour will increase community pharmacy’s global sum.

25 Apr 2024 , 1 Min Article