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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Pharmacies ‘named and shamed’ for failing to pay minimum wage

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

HomePharmacies ‘named and shamed’ for failing to pay minimum wage Among the 518 companies the government has “named and shamed” for failing to pay employees the minimum wage, four pharmacies have featured in the top 105, with Rowlands placing fourth. "The fourth largest underpayment was by pharmacy multiple Rowlands"
‘Just one pharmacy business’ owes locums £200k unpaid fees

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

Home‘Just one pharmacy business’ owes locums £200k unpaid feesThe PDA has revealed that it is supporting a “small group of members” who are “collectively owed more than £200,000” for locum shifts at just one pharmacy business. Debts recovered by the PDA could "reach £1 million by the year's end"
‘Exceptional’ pharmacist suspended over cocaine and ecstasy confession

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

Home‘Exceptional’ pharmacist suspended over cocaine and ecstasy confessionA fitness-to-practise (FtP) committee has suspended a pharmacist for three months for trying to conceal a “substantial history of taking illicit drugs” including cocaine and ecstasy from the pharmacy regulator. The GPhC said he was “dishonest” about his “history of taking illicit drugs” outside work
Huge collection of pharmacy artefacts up for auction

5 days ago | chemistanddruggist.co.uk | Ben Lee

HomeHuge collection of pharmacy artefacts up for auctionThe UK’s largest private collection of pharmacy items will be auctioned later this month, including a near complete set of The Chemist + Druggist dating back to 1859…galleryThe chemist sign is one of 200 items going up for auction on June 24 and 25
DH ‘exploring’ NHS childhood flu jab rollout in pharmacies

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

HomeDH ‘exploring’ NHS childhood flu jab rollout in pharmacies The government has revealed that it is “exploring the use” of community pharmacies to deliver the childhood flu national immunisation programme. NHSE is “exploring the use of community pharmacies" to provide childhood flu jabs
Pharmacies may ‘stop providing’ Pharmacy First over bundling rules

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

HomePharmacies may ‘stop providing’ Pharmacy First over bundling rules Rules that require pharmacies to provide three services to qualify for a fixed monthly payment could lead to “unintended consequences” as they “stop providing” Pharmacy First altogether, the CCA has warned. “Pharmacies may reconsider the sustainability of offering Pharmacy First"
‘Potentially misleading’ IV drip company agrees to pay NHS £23m

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

Home‘Potentially misleading’ IV drip company agrees to pay NHS £23m An intravenous (IV) iron supplier has agreed to pay the government millions after the competition authority found that its “potentially misleading” claims “could have had a financial impact on the NHS”. Vifor's claims were “capable of having an effect on competition” (Shutterstock)
NHS App script tracker: ‘We thought phone lines were down’

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

HomeNHS App script tracker: ‘We thought phone lines were down’The NHS App’s “Amazon-style” prescription tracking feature set for national rollout can stop a pharmacy feeling “stressful and overwhelming”, one pilot site has revealed... exclusive“Some nights I went to sleep and dreamed of the phones ringing” (Shutterstock)
Well and Rowlands launch hearing service from £10

1 week ago | chemistanddruggist.co.uk | Molly Bowcott

HomeWell and Rowlands launch hearing service from £10 Two major pharmacy chains have launched new “hearing health services” to address the “growing demand for accessible ear care” and to help “ease pressure” on GPs. Well and Rowlands both launched new "hearing health services" this month
Jardines Pharmacy acquires 19 branches as profits dive 50%

1 week ago | chemistanddruggist.co.uk | Molly Bowcott

HomeJardines Pharmacy acquires 19 branches as profits dive 50% Jardines Pharmacy saw “extremely challenging operating conditions” affect profitability despite a rise in sales last year, its financial statements have revealed. The 19 pharmacy acquisitions resulted in a "significant increase in turnover”