On 12 November, the National Pharmacy Association and the Ulster Chemists’ Association organised an Ask Your Pharmacist event at the CastleCourt Shopping Centre, Belfast. Held in Ask Your Pharmacist Week the event saw almost 200 health checks carried out, with pharmacists also on hand to answer any health related questions from the public.

The NPA has opposed any increase in the premises retention, new registration and restoration fees in response to the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety NI Pharmacy document on Pharmacy Premises fees.

Following a series of constructive discussions, representatives of manufacturers, wholesalers, pharmacies and other stakeholders have released guidance on Medicines Shortages and Supply Chain Obligations.

During this month, more than 40,000 young people in Hillingdon will be receiving Chlamydia information through the post and a chance to order a free Chlamydia postal test kit. Young people can get tested for free at many sites in the borough including their GP, local Pharmacies, Contraception and sexual health clinics.

In response to the shortage of Tamiflu in liquid form, all 795 Publix Pharmacies will offer to compound Tamiflu into an oral suspension.
Tamiflu, a drug often prescribed to treat flu-like symptoms, is typically available in two forms – capsule or liquid form. The liquid form is generally prescribed to children and adults unable to swallow [...]