C+D (Chemist+Druggist)

Chemist + Druggist is a weekly magazine aimed at community pharmacists across the United Kingdom. It has been in circulation since its first issue in 1859. This subscription-based publication is managed by CMPMedica, a part of United Business Media. The magazine's circulation is verified by the Audit Bureau of Circulations, reaching a total of 13,675 copies. In each issue, Chemist + Druggist provides up-to-date news on business and clinical matters affecting UK community pharmacies. It includes articles and training resources that support pharmacists in their ongoing professional development, as well as insightful commentary and detailed features on topics that matter to the community pharmacy sector.

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ICB cuts will cause ‘turmoil’ at a local level, CPE warns

1 day ago | chemistanddruggist.co.uk | Kate Bowie

HomeICB cuts will cause ‘turmoil’ at a local level, CPE warnsWhile the incoming 10-year health plan may be “pretty radical”, the scrapping of NHS England (NHSE) may “delay progress at a local level”, CPE director Alastair Buxton has said. Patel: “Those who are well connected get rehired with bigger titles and more pay" (Cagkan Sayin/Shutterstock)
‘Curtain of secrecy’: CPE committee urged to disclose voting record

2 days ago | chemistanddruggist.co.uk | Kate Bowie

Home‘Curtain of secrecy’: CPE committee urged to disclose voting recordFormer Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) president Hemant Patel has slammed the contract negotiator’s "secret cabal [who] hide their votes”. “There was a leak about this negotiation – Who was the leaker?”
GPhC can’t achieve ‘anything useful’ alone, Rudkin admits

2 days ago | chemistanddruggist.co.uk | Kate Bowie

HomeGPhC can’t achieve ‘anything useful’ alone, Rudkin admits The GPhC’s chief executive has said that the pharmacy regulator can’t achieve “very much” on its own and has laid out plans to “hand off [issues] to another organisation”. “The regulator – acting alone – can't achieve very much”
Mounjaro vs Wegovy – latest trial reveals which is ‘superior’

3 days ago | chemistanddruggist.co.uk | Molly Bowcott

HomeMounjaro vs Wegovy – latest trial reveals which is ‘superior’ A head-to-head clinical trial by Mounjaro manufacturer Eli Lily has claimed its tirzepatide-based jab is “superior” to Wegovy’s semaglutide-based formula. “Tirzepatide was superior to semaglutide with respect to weight reduction”
NPA demands ‘re-run’ of pharmacy economic review

3 days ago | chemistanddruggist.co.uk | Molly Bowcott

HomeNPA demands ‘re-run’ of pharmacy economic review The NPA has called for the community pharmacy economic review to be “re-run” following the announcement of the funding deal for 2024/25 and 2025/26. The NPA has called for the economic review “to be re-run" following the funding deal
Pharmacies to ‘play key role’ in NHS 10-year plan, says Starmer

3 days ago | chemistanddruggist.co.uk | Kate Bowie

HomePharmacies to ‘play key role’ in NHS 10-year plan, says Starmer The Prime Minister has stressed the “vital role” of community pharmacy in a letter of “support” to Sigma conference delegates. "We are...accelerating the rollout of independent prescribers"
Blood pressure cap driven by GPs ‘dumping’ workload

3 days ago | chemistanddruggist.co.uk | Kate Bowie

HomeBlood pressure cap driven by GPs ‘dumping’ workload CPE director Alistair Buxton has said incoming restrictions to funded blood pressure (BP) checks have been driven by GPs “inappropriately” referring patients. The delay did not mean the sector could ignore its commitment to increasing reporting levels, Mr Buxton says
Sir Jim Mackey: ICB job cuts ‘need to be done’ by December

3 days ago | chemistanddruggist.co.uk | Kate Bowie

HomeSir Jim Mackey: ICB job cuts ‘need to be done’ by December NHS England’s new chief executive has revealed that dates for restructuring Integrated Care Board (ICBs) are not “nailed down” – despite staff’s “very understandable” worries about redundancy timelines. “There's a lot of human beings involved, it has an impact on our lives"
Thousands use cocaine and heroin in the UK’s first safe drug consumption room

4 days ago | chemistanddruggist.co.uk | Molly Bowcott

HomeThousands use cocaine and heroin in the UK’s first safe drug consumption room The UK’s first safe drug consumption facility (SDCF) has had more than 2,6000 visits in its first four months, data has revealed. Use of the facility more than doubled in the first two months after its opening
NHSE on track to miss pharmacy workforce target by 50%

4 days ago | chemistanddruggist.co.uk | Molly Bowcott

HomeNHSE on track to miss pharmacy workforce target by 50%The CCA has warned that at current growth rates, the community pharmacy workforce will be smaller in 2036/37 than it is today, with an estimated “shortfall” of 16,000 pharmacists. breaking news“More pharmacists are choosing to work part-time and in other settings”