Pharmacy In Focus - The official magazine of the Ulster Chemists’ Association in Northern Ireland

Lateral Flow Tests Update from Alliance Healthcare

December 15, 2021

Due to the latest Government announcements, we have seen high demands for lateral flow tests, some Service Centres may be experiencing delays on being able to ...

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Community pharmacy surpasses 250,000 COVID-19 vaccination milestone as booster service continues at pace

December 15, 2021

Northern Ireland’s community pharmacies have administered 250,000 COVID-19 vaccinations as the professional teams continue to push ahead with the expanding vac...

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COMMUNITY PHARMACY: THE GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING – BUT FOR HOW MUCH LONGER?

December 14, 2021

The COVID pandemic has exposed the fragility of our healthcare systems in the UK, says Steve Anderson, Group Managing Director at PHOENIX. GPs are now being ur...

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Health Minister welcomes new treatments for COVID-19 patients

December 9, 2021

Health Minister Robin Swann has welcomed the UK Government’s announcement that a range of new treatment options will be made available to COVID-19 patients who...

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Alliance Healthcare UK Appoints Marie Evans as New Managing Director

December 7, 2021

Alliance Healthcare UK, the leading wholesaler of healthcare products, has announced that from today, Marie Evans will be its new Managing Director. Marie...

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Local community pharmacists honoured at Aisling Awards recognising the best of Belfast

December 7, 2021

Belfast’s community pharmacy workforce has been recognised at the prestigious Aisling Awards in recognition of their continued commitment to patient care throu...

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Community Pharmacy driving ‘Big Jab Weekend’ to boost vaccination programme

December 2, 2021

Community pharmacies across Northern Ireland will be taking part in the ‘Big Jab Weekend’ on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 December 2021. Walk-in appointments wil...

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Chief Medical Officer urges young people to get their Covid vaccine this weekend

November 25, 2021

Chief Medical Officer, Professor Sir Michael McBride, has encouraged young people to take full advantage of the opportunity to get vaccinated this weekend when...

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Community pharmacists vote to prioritise commissioned and essential services to patients as pressures and demands mount

November 23, 2021

In the wake of persistent and widespread workforce pressures, community pharmacists have voted overwhelmingly to cease providing medicines in compliance aids s...

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Men need to take care of themselves and each other – Swann

November 19, 2021

On International Men’s Day Health Minister Robin Swann has urged men to reach out for help to safeguard their physical and mental health. The Minister empha...

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