World News
World news wrapup: 13 February 2025
UK woman dies after pharmacy ‘tick- box’ exercise; pharmacist suspended over anti-vax autism statements; Dublin Chemist Warehouse-Boots property stoush Suffolk, UK: A coroner has recommended a review of online prescription …
World news wrapup: 6 February 2025
Pharmacist guilty of her husband’s insulin murder; Canadians ponder pharmacy choice; warning over Ozempic-linked death Beckley, West Virginia – Former pharmacist Natalie Cochran has been given a “no mercy” sentence …
World news wrapup: 30 January 2025
Trump administration cuts health agency communication; UK pharmacists slam online questionnaires for weight loss drugs; Canadian pharmacist fined over dispensing methadone without a valid script Washington, D.C: The new Trump …
World news wrapup: 23 January 2025
USA to withdraw from WHO; Glasgow pharmacist found guilty of assault on patient; Walgreens Boots unlawful scripts allegations Geneva, Switzerland: The World Health Organization has expressed regret that the United …
World news wrapup: 16 January 2025
Wildfires hit 50 or more California pharmacies; 96% of online pharmacies breaking the law; Yorkshire pharmacist says “words don’t pay the bills” Los Angeles County, California: The US’ Pharmacy Times …
CWH continues overseas expansion
Chemist Warehouse expands its Irish store network with Dublin superstore Australian discount giant, Chemist Warehouse (CWH) continues to build its overseas business, opening its 12th store in Ireland in the …
World news wrapup: 19 December 2024
Vanuatu pharmacy “devastated by damage and not able to function;” second UAE store for CWH; polio survivor loses pharmacy unfair dismissal case Port Vila, Vanuatu: The chief pharmacist at Vanuatu’s …
World news wrapup: 12 December 2024
Pharmacies “are operated like grocery stores,” complain Pakistan’s stakeholders; UK the “sick man of Europe” for medicines access; US figures examine growth of pharmacy deserts UK: New figures released by …
World news wrapup – 5 December 2024
Financial pressures are forcing pharmacy closures in the US, with owners in the UK are planning to limit services to secure a funding boost, while a Canadian pharmacist is supplementing …
World news wrapup: 28 November 2024
Pay increases announced in the UK government’s budget are putting pressure on Northern Ireland’s community pharmacies, while pharmacy workforce shortages are threatening medicines safety in South Africa Belfast, Northern Ireland: …
World news wrapup: 21 November 2024
Britain’s community pharmacy network is on the precipice, with fresh government funding needed to ensure its survival, while US pharmacies are being urged to look beyond the dispensary for revenue …
World news wrapup: 14 November 2024
Pharmacists are concerned they may face pressure to prescribe; professional misconduct ruling against Kiwi pharmacist; British pharmacy prepares Paddington for Peru trip Ontario, Canada: Pharmacists are speaking out about their …