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GPhC cautions pharmacies over supply of Lemon Bottle, alternative therapies

Pharmacies cautioned over supply of 'Lemon Bottle' and alternative therapies

The regulator warns that unregulated products — including ‘Lemon Bottle’ that has been claimed to dissolve fat — can cause serious harm.

Longjam Dineshwori

Apr 10, 2025

Start thinking about how to react to pay review- PD tells NHS pharmacists

PDA urges NHS pharmacists to prepare response as government delays pay reviews

All NHS pharmacists are encouraged to stay informed about current inflation rates and forecasts to help them decide a fair pay increase.

Longjam Dineshwori

Apr 07, 2025

Janet Morrison discusses pharmacy funding strategy at 2025 conference

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CPE calls new funding deal a ‘reluctant yes’

The government has committed to working with the organisation to establish “a sustainable funding and operating model” for the future, according to CPE chief executive Janet Morrison.

Longjam Dineshwori

Apr 06, 2025

New pharmacy contract marks a vital step forward for the sector - Wes Streeting

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Wes Streeting: New pharmacy contract demonstrates our commitment to rebuilding the sector

Streeting has pledged to deliver the fundamental reforms needed to revitalise the sector through the government’s plan for change.

Longjam Dineshwori

Apr 06, 2025

ABPI and government fast-track VPAG scheme review to address high medicine payment rates

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Review of 2024 VPAG scheme to be completed by June

The review will focus on addressing concerns about the high ‘headline payment rate’ for newer medicines in the VPAG scheme.

Longjam Dineshwori

Apr 05, 2025

Pharmacy closures: Fewer than 10,000 community pharmacies remain in England

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Pharmacy closures: England’s total falls below 10,000

Between January 2024 and March 2025, England lost 274 pharmacies —an average of more than five per week.

Longjam Dineshwori

Apr 04, 2025

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RPS transition to Royal College: What it means for pharmacy - Professor Claire Anderson explains

The Royal College of Pharmacy will have a “louder, more effective voice” to raise the profile of pharmacy, advocate for change, and champion the role of pharmacists and the pharmacy team.

Longjam Dineshwori

Apr 03, 2025

Pharmacies key to driving the shift from treatment to prevention

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Pharmacies can become frontline educators of self-care

Kenvue’s Bas Vorsteveld advocates for integrating self-care into the government’s 10-year health plan and empowering pharmacy teams to take on a greater role in preventative healthcare.

Longjam Dineshwori

Apr 02, 2025

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The regulator warns that unregulated products — including ‘Lemon Bottle’ that has been claimed to dissolve fat — can cause serious harm.

All NHS pharmacists are encouraged to stay informed about current inflation rates and forecasts to help them decide a fair pay increase.

The government has committed to working with the organisation to establish “a sustainable funding and operating model” for the future, according to CPE chief executive Janet Morrison.

Streeting has pledged to deliver the fundamental reforms needed to revitalise the sector through the government’s plan for change.

The review will focus on addressing concerns about the high ‘headline payment rate’ for newer medicines in the VPAG scheme.

Between January 2024 and March 2025, England lost 274 pharmacies —an average of more than five per week.

The Royal College of Pharmacy will have a “louder, more effective voice” to raise the profile of pharmacy, advocate for change, and champion the role of pharmacists and the pharmacy team.

Kenvue’s Bas Vorsteveld advocates for integrating self-care into the government’s 10-year health plan and empowering pharmacy teams to take on a greater role in preventative healthcare.