Otc medicines

Business,

ONS report shows OTC medicines spending in UK fell two years in a row

The Office for National Statistics revealed real-terms spending fell between 2022 and 2024.

07 May 2026

Business environment,

Pharmacies listed with Healthera to deliver OTC medicines via Uber Eats app

Pharmacies in London, Manchester, Bolton, Lancaster, Newcastle and Bolton will deliver products through the app this month.

16 Dec 2025

Business environment,

Alliance Pharma says £350m takeover will not impact drugs supply to pharmacies

Alliance Pharma has been listed the Alternative Investment Market of the London Stock Exchange (pictured) since 2003.

13 Jan 2025

Business environment,

Phoenix seals deal to distribute Kenvue’s OTC products

Phoenix UK said the agreement, which started on January 1, is a “reduced wholesaler model."

09 Jan 2025

Medicines,

RPS issues call for evidence on self-selection of P meds

The Society wants to hear from a wide range of pharmacists and pharmacy team members.

12 Jul 2024

Policy,

RPS to consider changing its policy on self-selection of P meds

EXCLUSIVE. The Royal Pharmaceutical Society is considering whether to drop its longstanding opposition to the self-selection of Pharmacy-only medicines as Boots pilot continues.

17 Jun 2024

Business environment,

Holland & Barrett becomes PAGB member

Holland & Barrett said joining the PAGB will help the health food retailer “keep ahead of the evolving regulatory landscape”.

05 Jun 2024

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Public health,

Streeting: Shift needed in NHS funding to primary care including pharmacy

However, shadow health secretary Wes Streeting did not commit himself to a firm answer on whether Labour will increase community pharmacy’s global sum.

25 Apr 2024

Public health,

PAGB urges parties to re-evaluate ‘restrictive’ switching criteria ahead of general election

The PAGB urged parties to consider a number of recommendations to ensure self-care is “integral” in reducing the pressure on the NHS.

03 Apr 2024

OTC,

OTC medicines market suffers dip as inflation bites

Product prices up 8 per cent as unit sales decline, says PAGB.

22 Mar 2024

Public health,

Three-quarters of survey respondents treat ailments at home

The survey, commissioned by Lanes Health, found 70 per cent have taken to preventative treatment since the Covid pandemic.

09 Jan 2024

Sore throat,

Sore throat

To understand why a sore throat happens, it is useful to know a little about the upper respiratory tract, which comprises the nose and nasal passages, the sinuses, the pharynx and the larynx.

13 Nov 2023