Pharmacy in Focus

10/10/2025

🧠💚 World Mental Health Day, 10 October 2025 💚🧠

Pharmacists dedicate their careers to caring for others, often working under intense pressure, long hours and emotional demands that can take their toll over time. But what happens when you need care and support?

This year’s World Mental Health Day reminds us that good mental health isn’t a constant. We all experience highs and lows. What matters most is knowing when to pause, reach out and take steps to protect your wellbeing.

📢 To every pharmacy professional out there: your mental health matters too. You don’t have to carry everything alone. Talk to someone, take that break and lean on those around you when you need to.

Let’s break the stigma, start open conversations and build pharmacy workplaces where every mind feels valued, heard and supported. 🫶

07/10/2025

📣 Have your say on health and social care research

HSC R&D is inviting patients, carers, professionals and the public to help set priorities for Personal and Public Involvement (PPI) in research.

Share your views and shape the future of health research in Northern Ireland

🔗 https://pharmacyinfocus.co.uk/involvement-matters-shaping-research-through-public-voices

Involvement Matters: Shaping Research Through Public Voices

06/10/2025

McKeevers Chemists are looking for an Independent Prescribing (IP) Pharmacist to help us deliver exciting new clinical services! 🙌

✨ Already an IP Pharmacist or working towards it? We’d love to support your journey.
✨ Flexible & remote working options available.
✨ Fantastic career progression in a successful, community-focused pharmacy group.

👩‍⚕️ If you’re passionate about patient care, love variety, and want to shape the future of pharmacy, this could be the role for you!

👉 Apply now, email Margaret on [email protected] or contact her by Telephone: 07716177509 and grow with McKeevers Chemists! 🌿

McKeevers Chemists is an equal opportunities employer

06/10/2025

6,000 strong! 🎉

Numark Membership celebrates reaching 6,000 members with a free pharmacy refresh for its newest member.

A great milestone for independent pharmacy and the strength of the network.

👉 https://pharmacyinfocus.co.uk/numark-reaches-6000-members/

Numark Reaches 6000 Members

05/10/2025

🥂 The Northern Ireland 2026 Pharmacy Awards are LIVE, In association with UCA NI

We can't wait to celebrate the amazing, wonderful and tear jerking instances of all the work you do on a daily basis. With a brand NEW Customer Award for 2026 and a range of other awards, its time to get your entry in!

👉 https://wp.me/p5DAcr-2L8

Pharmacy In Focus Awards 2026: LIVE

02/10/2025

🌟 What a day in Belfast! 🌟

Yesterday’s UCA NI NI Pharmacy Brunch, headlined by McLernons, brought together pharmacy teams from across Northern Ireland for a fully booked morning of insight, networking and discussion. 💬💊

Private services were the big topic of conversation, with brilliant contributions from our guest speakers and service partners. The energy in the room showed just how ready NI pharmacies are to grow, adapt and thrive. 👏

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us, from attendees to our service partners and speakers and the amazing Lynette Roberts for moderating, your passion and commitment made the event such a success.

Special thanks to the brilliant events team at the Crowne Plaza Belfast for looking after us so well once again! 🌟

📌 Next up: PharmacyShows will be back in Northern Ireland this January for the NI Trade & Retail Show.

🎟️ Free tickets available now for all Community Pharmacy teams! https://pharmacyshows.co.uk/event/ni-pharmacy-trade-show/

📩 Exhibitors, book your slot today by emailing [email protected]

30/09/2025

🌟 “Private services will be key to the future of pharmacy in Northern Ireland.”

At the upcoming NI Pharmacy Brunch: Private Services in Practice, we’ll hear from Siobhan McNulty, Melvin Pharmacy, Garrison, Co Fermanagh, on why services like ear care, health checks and more are vital to patients and the profession.

Siobhan will share how offering these services:
💊 Supports communities with easier access to care
🤝 Strengthens the role of independent pharmacies
📈 Builds sustainable opportunities for the future

📅 Wednesday 1 October 2025
🕘 9am-2pm
📍 Crowne Plaza Hotel, Belfast

⚡ This event is now fully booked, but you can still join the waiting list by emailing 📩 [email protected]

29/09/2025

💬 “Private services are the way forward, not just for pharmacy, but for our communities.”

We’re looking forward to hearing from Siobhan McNulty of Melvin Pharmacy, Garrison, Co Fermanagh, at the upcoming NI Pharmacy Brunch: Private Services in Practice.

Siobhan will be sharing her insights on how private services can:
✅ Improve accessibility for patients
✅ Strengthen local community care
✅ Create new opportunities for independent pharmacies

It promises to be an inspiring discussion that captures the spirit of the event, collaboration, innovation and keeping pharmacy at the heart of healthcare. 💊✨

🗓️ Wednesday 1 October 2025
🕘 9am-2pm
📍 Crowne Plaza Belfast

⚡ The brunch is now fully booked, but you can still join the waiting list by emailing 📩 [email protected]

28/09/2025

What does the new hub and spoke legislation mean for your pharmacy?

From freeing up pharmacist time to boosting patient safety, the opportunities are significant.

Read our latest article for insights and guidance from Centred Solutions

👉 https://pharmacyinfocus.co.uk/hub-and-spoke-legislation-a-new-era-for-community-pharmacy/

Hub and Spoke Legislation: A New Era for Community Pharmacy

27/09/2025

Paracetamol is one of the most used medicines in pregnancy, but recent headlines may have left many feeling unsure.

New guidance from SIGN and the MHRA confirms that paracetamol remains the safest option for pain and fever during pregnancy when used correctly.

👉 Find out what the evidence really says, and how pharmacists can support women with clear, confident advice.

https://pharmacyinfocus.co.uk/paracetamol-in-pregnancy-reassurance-from-updated-guidance/

Paracetamol in Pregnancy - Reassurance from updated guidance

25/09/2025

🌍💊 Today is World Pharmacists Day! This year’s theme is “Think Health, Think Pharmacist” and it is the perfect reminder of the vital role pharmacists play in keeping our communities healthy, safe and supported.

From GP practices to community pharmacies, pharmacists across the UK are being recognised for their innovation, leadership and dedication to patient care. 🏆

👉 Read our latest article celebrating recent award winners and the incredible impact pharmacists are making every day: https://pharmacyinfocus.co.uk/think-health-think-pharmacist/

24/09/2025

Northern Ireland has launched its first Sustainable Medicines Strategy, a bold move toward greener healthcare. 🌱

From reducing pharmaceutical waste to promoting eco-friendly prescribing and packaging innovation, community pharmacies will play a key role.

Read more here - https://pharmacyinfocus.co.uk/ni-launches-first-sustainable-medicines-strategy-what-it-means-for-community-pharmacy/

NI Launches First Sustainable Medicines Strategy — What It Means for Community Pharmacy