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Lincolnshire Co-op makes six redundant in pharmacy warehouse but plans branch improvements

Lincolnshire Co-op said 11 staff will move "on to new opportunities” after a consultation as “part of a wider change programme”.

28 Jul 2026

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Sigma Pharmaceuticals celebrates win at Inspiring Hertfordshire Awards

Sigcare Ltd won Best use of Technology at the Inspiring Hertfordshire Awards.

03 Jul 2026

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Atorvastatin was most dispensed medicine in England in 2025-26

The statin is the most dispensed medicine since 2016-17, while 78 million items were dispensed in 2025-26.

04 Jun 2026

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ONS report shows OTC medicines spending in UK fell two years in a row

The Office for National Statistics revealed real-terms spending fell between 2022 and 2024.

07 May 2026

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Pharmacist and entrepreneur launch online health service for sensitive issues

David Massie, who runs the chain Eastwood Pharmacy, launched Talo which will initially provide support for erectile dysfunction sufferers.

28 Apr 2026

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NPA tells chancellor to compromise on increase in pharmacies' business rates

The National Pharmacy Association has urged chancellor Rachel Reeves not to increase business rates for pharmacies.

12 Jan 2026

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Boots extends late-night delivery trial

Boots customers in London can now access health and beauty essentials via on-demand delivery until midnight.

19 Jun 2025

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Morrisons and Phlo launch online private prescription service

The Morrisons Clinic will allow patients to receive treatments possibly by the next working day.

03 Jan 2025

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NPA: PhAS failing to protect pharmacies from closing

Dozens of pharmacies covered by Pharmacy Access Scheme have closed in the past two years, a new analysis claims.

02 Jan 2025

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Father and son buy pharmacy in Birmingham after owner retires

Ian and Jas Riaar bought Wards Chemist in the village of Handsworth Wood in North Birmingham.

10 Oct 2024

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Numark chairman questions NPA’s June 20 loss-making claim

Harry McQuillan said the average UK pharmacy was not loss making in the last third of the month.

12 Jun 2024

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Maximising the hay fever opportunity

Cathy Crossthwaite, Numark OTC business development executive, suggests ways to make the most of the hay fever category.

22 Mar 2022

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Tick tock: making time for care

This module looks at managing workload in a pharmacy to give the best quality and most efficient care.

19 Jul 2021

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