Over half of independent pharmacies could close in next year without further support
By Liz Wells 27 August 2025
Up to 63% of independent pharmacies could close in the next year, with around 40% being unable to pay in full for the cost of prescription medication for patients, new surveys reveal.
Pharmacies see surge in shoplifting
By Liz Wells 12 August 2025
More than 85% of pharmacies have seen a surge in shoplifting in the past year, a new survey reveals.
'Turbocharging' Pharmacy First could reach 20 million patients a year
By Liz Wells 06 June 2025
Expanding the Pharmacy First service to include a wider range of conditions could allow pharmacies to treat 20 million patients a year, nearly five times higher than they currently do, new analysis...
Pharmacies warn of ongoing Creon shortages
By Liz Wells 02 June 2025
Pharmacies are warning that patients are skipping meals, rationing doses and travelling distances of more than 30 miles to get hold of the medication Creon due to ongoing shortages.
Pharmacies set to limit services
By Liz Wells 18 March 2025
The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) is advising its 6,000 member pharmacies in England to start the process of reducing opening hours and services from 1 April, if no new and sufficient funding...
Pharmacies unable to dispense vital medication at least once a day due to supply problems
By Liz Wells 10 March 2025
Pharmacies are unable to dispense a prescription at least once a day due to a growing crisis in medicine supply, a news survey reveals.
Pharmacy closures in 2024 second highest on record
By Liz Wells 17 January 2025
Four pharmacies shut permanently every week in England last year, new research reveals.
ONS survey shows high satisfaction levels with primary care
By Lee Peart 06 December 2024
An ONS survey has shown high satisfaction levels for GP, dentistry and pharmacy services.
Pharmacies vote to reduce services after funding cuts
By Liz Wells 13 November 2024
Pharmacy owners in England, Wales and Northern Ireland have voted in favour of the first collective action in their history.
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