Independent Community Pharmacist

24/03/2025

Brexit is ‘only partly to blame’ for worsening drugs shortages, Nuffield Trust report says.
https://www.independentpharmacist.co.uk/news/1279429-brexit-only-partly-to-blame-for-worsening-drugs-shortages-nuffield-report-says

24/03/2025

Back pain remains one of the most common – and challenging – presentations in primary care.

Community pharmacists are well placed to identify red flags, advise on self-care and support patients effectively.
Read the full clinical feature at the link below: https://www.independentpharmacist.co.uk/clinical/back-pain

Helping your patients relieve back pain

21/03/2025

Menopause is a pivotal chapter in a woman’s life — discover how community pharmacies are becoming key allies, offering compassion, care, and expertise throughout the journey.

Tap the link👇to learn more: https://www.independentpharmacist.co.uk/clinical/women-and-menopause

Supporting women going through menopause

18/03/2025

The National Pharmacy Association has today advised its 6,000 member pharmacies to limit their services if the Government fails to come up with “new and sufficient funding” by April 1, with looming employment costs set to hit their businesses hard.
https://www.independentpharmacist.co.uk/news/1279299-npa-advises-6-000-member-pharmacies-to-limit-services-as-employment-costs-loom

17/03/2025

Daniel Bennett, 41, of Wedmore Vale, Bedminster, who threatened staff at a pharmacy in Bristol with a knife before making off with prescription medicine, has been jailed for six years and nine months.
https://www.independentpharmacist.co.uk/news/1279282-man-who-threatened-pharmacy-staff-in-bristol-with-knife-jailed

17/03/2025

Numark chairman Harry McQuillan has urged the Government to invest some of the money generated from its reorganisation of the health service and NHS England’s abolition in community pharmacy.
https://www.independentpharmacist.co.uk/health-nhs-news/1279254-numark-chair-labour-must-reinvest-money-from-nhses-abolition-in-pharmacy

13/03/2025

✨ Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements – it's not one size fits all! ✨

Your body’s needs are unique, and so should be your approach to VMS. Find out how to personalise your supplement routine for better health and well-being.

🔗Read more: https://www.independentpharmacist.co.uk/clinical/vms-its-not-one-size-fits-all

VMS – It’s Not One Size Fits All

13/03/2025

A first ever daily pill to treat endometriosis has been approved by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence for use on the NHS in England.
https://www.independentpharmacist.co.uk/health-nhs-news/1278590-first-ever-daily-pill-to-treat-endometriosis-approved-by-nice

05/03/2025

The General Pharmaceutical Council warns pharmacist over ‘unsolicited’ message to patient on social media.
https://www.independentpharmacist.co.uk/news/1278266-gphc-warns-pharmacist-over-unsolicited-message-to-patient-on-social-media

05/03/2025

Boots investigates paracetamol labelling error as public urged to return affected packs.
https://www.independentpharmacist.co.uk/news/1278253-boots-investigates-paracetamol-labelling-error-as-public-urged-to-return-affected-packs

03/03/2025

Meeting Women’s Intimate Health Needs

"Women as well as men can be too embarrassed to seek help when something does not feel right, but independent pharmacists are well placed to offer their support," says Victoria Goldman...

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Meeting Women’s Intimate Health Needs

27/02/2025

The pharmacy chain Sykes Chemist Group has sold five of its 14 pharmacies to Manchester-based company Everest Pharmacy Ltd.
https://www.independentpharmacist.co.uk/business-news/1278035-pharmacy-chain-sells-five-branches-after-strategic-review