Shocking survey reveals pharmacy staff facing ‘escalating abuse’ from patients A new survey has found that pharmacy staff are facing ‘escalating abuse’ from patients The Independent UK · Mar 26
Drug shortages causing ‘unprecedented’ issues for patients A lack of available drugs is now the ‘distressing new normal’, pharmacists are warning The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2025
Risk to patient health from drug shortages is ‘distressing new normal’ Medicine shortages are causing unprecedented issues for patients, Community Pharmacy England said. Evening Standard · Jun 29, 2025
Pharmacy funding boost is a ‘step forward’ but still ‘falls short’, say leaders The health department has announced that it has reached an agreement with Community Pharmacy England for a funding increase over two years. The Independent UK · Mar 30, 2025
Pharmacies in England cutting services amid financial pressures, research finds Poll reveals emergency contraception, free prescription deliveries and extended opening hours among services hit The Guardian - UK · Aug 4, 2024
I love being a pharmacist, but the UK’s drug shortage makes me want to give up – and Brexit makes it worse Telling patients I can’t get their life-saving medication is awful. The government must act to prevent a real tragedy, says pharmacist Mike Hewitson The Guardian - UK · May 17, 2024
NHS hit by ‘severe’ drug shortages due to Brexit red tape Exclusive: Patients put at risk as crisis hits supplies of vital antibiotics, HRT and anti-depressants The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2023
NHS patients hit by ‘severe drug shortages’ due to Brexit red tape Exclusive: Patients put at risk as crisis hits supplies of vital antibiotics, HRT and anti-depressants The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2023
Expand pharmacy capabilities to ease pressure on GPs, think tanks say The report outlined a number of recommendations for policymakers, as well as ‘significant’ barriers facing the sector. The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2023