Scotland

The Healthcare Distribution Association (HDA) which represents wholesalers invited Andrew Lane, Chair of the National Pharmacy Association, to give a speech at their 2022 Business Day conference on Thursday (26 May)

Patient safety, costs and competition issues were put under the microscope, as well as practicalities such as what to do with uncollected medicines

The One Show on BBC One showcased community pharmacy to a prime time TV audience on Tuesday evening (10 May)

CityDoc, a private healthcare provider, will market to customers and direct them into NPA member pharmacies for vaccine appointments

Over 200 pharmacists, pharmacy staff and other health service representatives attended the special reception

Public health experts, community pharmacists and those living with obesity have come up with seven action points that would enable better NHS services for those living with obesity

Fuelled by Covid-19 pandemic pressures, NPA members are reporting that even some regular patients are becoming increasingly impatient and angry due to prescription delays, covid tests shortages and increased waiting times

Community pharmacies can help reduce health inequalities, the NPA has said in its response to a Scottish Parliament Health and Sport Committee Inquiry

A growing number of pharmacies are investing in greener, environmentally friendly infrastructure

Pharmacist Support will be focusing on wellbeing focused activities in the next few weeks with the launch of its now annual Student ACTNow Campaign