Chemist & Druggist articles from June 2005

Chemist & Druggist archives from June 2005

Consider LIFT local impact, warns NPA.(Local Improvement Finance Trust)(National Pharmaceutical Association)(Brief Article)
June 4, 2005... Primary care organisations should consider the impact on their local community pharmacy network before funding `super surgeries' that would also provide pharmacy services. The community pharmacy network has an important public health role...

PSNC warns of contract loophole.(Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee )
June 4, 2005... Pharmacy negotiating body PSNC has warned that uncontrolled addition of mezzanine levels in shops could threaten the viability of pharmacies. PSNC believes that shopping developments under 15,000sq m should not be allowed to build internal...

`Specialist' framework welcomed.(regulations on pharmacies)(Brief Article)
June 4, 2005... Pharmacy organisations have welcomed the news that a framework is being developed to support pharmacists with special interests (PhwSI). Commenting that they had already been working with NHS Primary Care Contracting, the Royal...

Lloyds pushes pharmacy design frontier.(Lloydspharmacy)(Brief Article)
June 4, 2005... Lloydspharmacy has unveiled the first of four concept pharmacies in Rubery, Bromsgrove, this week. Three more pharmacies in Scunthorpe, Bristol and Coleshill, Birmingham, will be relaunched within a month. The four pharmacy formats will be...

Lloydspharmacy training.(Brief Article)
June 4, 2005... Lloydspharmacy has begun training 30 of its pharmacists to act as facilitators for a series of contract-oriented workshops for its pharmacist workforce. From next week until early July, 48 workshops will run across England and Wales looking at...

IN BRIEF: Diabetes help.
June 4, 2005... LifeScan UK is providing free information and advice on diabetes care to the public from June 17-18 as part of Diabetes Week. In a series of roadshows at 40 Sainsbury's and Tesco stores across the UK, an independent healthcare professional...

IN BRIEF: Contract freephone.(Brief Article)
June 4, 2005... Pharmacy development group CAMRx has launched a freephone telephone support service for the new pharmacy contract. Members who require assistance should call 0800 526074. Copyright: CMP Information Ltd.

IN BRIEF: Support team.(GlaxoSmithKline PLC)(Ceuta Healthcare Ltd.)(Brief Article)
June 4, 2005... GlaxoSmithKline has partnered with Ceuta Healthcare to provide a team dedicated to support pharmacies implementing +Plus medicines support services (MSS). The Ceuta MSS team, consisting initially of 12 specialists, will work with +Plus...

Auctioned by Bonhams.
June 4, 2005... A prescription written by the 1910 wife murderer Dr Hawley Harvey Crippen and a note written by his lover Ethel le Neve were auctioned by Bonhams in Bath on Tuesday. An anonymous bidder bought the lot for #293. The prescription was written on...

`Blame culture' impedes pharmacy error reporting.
June 4, 2005... There is a low incidence of dispensing errors but attitudes to reporting them need to change if patient safety is to develop further in community pharmacy, a report has concluded. Such progress is impeded by a pervading blame culture, which...

Europe fails to rule on GSK Greece case.(GlaxoSmithKline PLC)(Greek Competition Commission )(Brief Article)
June 4, 2005... The European Court of Justice has declined to give a view on the case between GlaxoSmithKline and the Greek Competition Commission (GCC). The court rejected the case brought forward by the GCC alleging that GSK was conducting...

Work on paediatric meds to benefit pharma.
June 4, 2005... Drug companies which develop orphan medicinal products for use in children could benefit from 12 years' market exclusivity under proposals put forward by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency. The plan would add two years...

Five millionth prescription.(Associated Chemists )(Brief Article)
June 4, 2005... Associated Chemists in Sheffield issued its five millionth prescription recently. The pharmacy has opened every day since it was founded in 1952 by 45 independent pharmacists to provide late night and out-of- hours services. Managing director...

Six months for ESPS fraud.(essential small pharmacy scheme)(pharmacist Rajiv Sarna defrauded National Health Service)(Brief Article)
June 4, 2005... A pharmacist who defrauded the NHS of #23,000 by inflating claims under the essential small pharmacy scheme (ESPS) has been sentenced to six months in prison at Winchester Crown Court. In 2002, the NHS Counter Fraud and Security Management...

Defeat for cannabis `pain- killer' claims.(Brief Article)
June 4, 2005... People who take cannabis for pain relief suffered a legal blow last week when a judge ruled against using medical claims as a defence. Three of the country's top judges refused a test case challenge by five people who claimed at the appeal...

Healthcare should focus on the community.(community health services)
June 4, 2005... Scottish ministers and international cancer specialist David Kerr have produced a detailed set of recommendations for the future of the NHS in Scotland, which will change the way healthcare is delivered over the next 20 years. Healthcare...

Manager Maria qualified first.(Maria Vera Rubio of Day Lewis is first accredited pharmacist)(Brief Article)
June 4, 2005... Maria Vera Rubio is Day Lewis's first accredited advanced services pharmacist, trained through C&D's Skills for the Future course. She is the pharmacist manager at the Burgess Hill, West Sussex, branch. All of the company's 105 pharmacists and...

Smoking and obesity are key.(Brief Article)
June 4, 2005... The Northern Ireland chief medical officer's annual report highlights increasing obesity in adults and children, due to lack of exercise and unhealthy diets. CMO Henrietta Campbell cites smoking as the largest preventable cause of ill...

Windows to attract men.
June 4, 2005... Pharmacy window displays which encourage men to seek health advice could win #800 in a competition organised by the Developing Patient Partnerships and the Men's Health Forum for Men's Health Week (June 13- 19). For more information:...

Medicines use review workshops.(workshop for pharmacists organised by Avicenna)(Brief Article)
June 4, 2005... Over 50 pharmacists attended the first of several medicines use review workshops organised by pharmacy development group Avicenna. A team from Reading University, including Vanessa Hayward and Angela Alexander, helped participants work towards...

Don't sign to ETP suppliers yet, says PSNC.(electronic transfer of prescriptions)(Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee )(Brief Article)
June 4, 2005... Contractors should wait for government guidance on the compliance status of pharmacy computer systems with the NHS's IT agenda before purchasing a new system, the pharmacy negotiating body has warned. NHS Connecting for Health, the agency...

Patient record access should be allowed in fraud investigations.(Brief Article)
June 4, 2005... NHS counter fraud and security management specialists should have access to relevant documents to assist in investigations of fraud, but there are concerns about patient confidentiality, says a Department of Health consultation document, Access...

Changes to Birdsgrove House could cost #350K.(Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain)(Brief Article)
June 4, 2005... It could cost up to #350,000 for the Royal Pharmaceutical Society's convalescence and treatment centre to meet current disability legislation. Initial estimates suggest that capital costs of #350,000 would be needed to ensure Birdsgrove...

John Gentle remark.(Correction Notice)
June 4, 2005... In last week's report of the Society's AGM (C&D, May 28, p4), pharmacist John Gentle was quoted as saying the Society's PR had been "lamentable" and failed to adequately highlight the positive aspects of the Society's work. C&D wishes to...

Numark launches MUR toolkit.(medicines use review toolkit )(Brief Article)
June 4, 2005... Numark has launched a medicines use review toolkit for members in England and Wales. It looks at the whole process of planning and delivering an MUR and also contains marketing material such as window posters and bag stuffers for use in store...

PAGB PERSPECTIVE: From little acorns.(over the counter prescriptions)
June 4, 2005... From little acorns mighty oaks can grow. Sheila Kelly, executive director of the Propriety Association of Great Britain considers how an OTC switch becomes successful Media coverage at the time of the statin switch verged on the...

Cambrian Alliance benefits from new contract.(Brief Article)
June 4, 2005... Pharmacy buying group Cambrian Alliance has seen a 25 per cent increase in membership in the last 12 weeks as UK independent pharmacists prepare for the new pharmacy contract. Cambrian Alliance chairman Mark Griffiths attributes this growth...

Mainstream retail focus puts SSL in the black.(SSL International PLC)(Brief Article)
June 4, 2005... SSL has turned around a #5 million pre-tax loss into a #21.7m pre-tax profit, on the back of repositioning its consumer brands in mainstream sales outlets. In its preliminary year-end results, SSL International announced sales of #426.3m,...

OPINION: Do you think ID cards are needed in UK.
June 4, 2005... Our question to pharmacists this week was: Do you think ID cards are needed in the UK? "Yes. I don't think they would necessarily make a difference in pharmacy if you work to SOPs but they would possibly make things easier in other places...

Comment from the Editor.(trends in pharmacy)(Brief Article)
June 4, 2005... With so many expectations being made of pharmacy, there is a need to ensure that the people who work within the profession are of the highest calibre. At last week's meeting of RPSGB branch representatives the British Pharmaceutical...

THEIR VIEWS: Scotland's `local' health priority.(A National Framework for Service Change in the NHS in Scotland)(Brief Article)(Excerpt)
June 4, 2005... `Building a health service fit for the future' has pharmacy in its sights "It is important to be clear what we mean by local care. We see it as the delivery of safe, effective and sustainable services as close to the patient's home as...

NORTHERN IRELAND NOTEBOOK: Not good enough, DHSSPS.(Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety)(Brief Article)
June 4, 2005... The consultation paper Making the best use of the pharmacy workforce was sent to pharmacists by the Northern Ireland health department, DHSSPS. It came with an explanation that, since the consultation was UK- wide, the Department felt justified...

Xrayser: New contract competition warms up.(pharmacists contracts )(Brief Article)
June 4, 2005... The competition for our new contract services is lining up even before they've been fully launched. NHS Direct's plans to proactively offer medication reviews and advice on long-term conditions (C&D, May 28, p7) would run in direct competition...

Xrayser: Gaviscon advances cleverly.(marketing strategies of Reckitt Benckiser PLC for its Gaviscon range)(Brief Article)
June 4, 2005... I have to congratulate Reckitt Benckiser on its excellent marketing of Gaviscon. The Gaviscon range has always been popular in my pharmacy but the Advance format was welcomed as a superior product that existed successfully side by side...

Xrayser: Bank holiday bonus.
June 4, 2005... Apart from the promised beautiful weather there are plenty of reasons why I'm glad to have a day off on bank holiday Monday. Patients always go into a siege mentality before bank holidays and with the surgery closing on Saturdays the...

BUSINESS STATISTICS: Retail gloom continues.(pharmacists)(consumer spending surveys)(consumer price indexes of chemists)
June 4, 2005... Compiled by Peter Varley Retail sales Retail pharmacists' sales fell sharply in April with 59 per cent of businesses reporting that annual volumes declined, according to a CBI survey. In March 39 per cent had suffered a year-on-year...

OPEN SHOP: Sharing the contract responsibility.
June 4, 2005... David Morgan lists some of the disadvantages of being a locum One of the advantages of being a locum pharmacist is that come closing time you just pack up and go home, with none of the paperwork, returns and reports to do. It also means...

BRANCH REPS: Overhaul training, say RPSGB branch reps.(Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain)
June 4, 2005... Motions on pre-registration and student issues were well supported at the RPSGB's branch representatives' meeting last week. Asha Fowells was there Pharmacy education needs reviewing to ensure the workforce is both fit to practise and fit...

PHARMACY UPDATE: Head for the doctor.
June 4, 2005... In a second article on the symptoms and diagnosis of headache, Derek Balon outlines which should be referred to a GP This article can help in the following competencies: C1f, G1c, G1a, C1a. A list is available at...

NICE guidance bars many from treatment, says cardiac charity.(National Institute for Clinical Excellence)(Brief Article)
June 4, 2005... The latest NICE guidelines ignore a large section of the patient population, says a heart charity. The British Cardiac Patients Association criticises NICE for its advice on using clopidogrel to prevent occlusive vascular events in...

Delivery of free NRT makes a difference.(nicotine replacement therapy)(Brief Article)
June 4, 2005... Lowering the cost and increasing the availability of nicotine replacement therapy would increase its use and success in all populations, researchers claim. Posting free NRT to smokers who expressed a willingness to give up appears to...

Scriptlines: Inegy out.(Inegy tablets launched)(Brief Article)
June 4, 2005... Merck Sharp & Dohme has launched Inegy tablets, a combination product containing ezetimibe 10mg and simvastatin 20mg, 40mg or 80mg. Inegy is licensed for use in patients with primary familial and non- familial hypercholesterolaemia or mixed...

Scriptlines: Kalten caps.(Brief Article)
June 4, 2005... The licence for Kalten capsules (atenolol, hydrochlorthiazide and amiloride) has transferred from AstraZeneca to The Bolton Pharmaceutical Company 100 Ltd. In addition, the product is now being distributed by M&A Pharmachem Ltd (tel: 01492...

Scriptlines: Rectogesic.(topical ointment launched by Strakan Ltd)(Brief Article)
June 4, 2005... Rectogesic, a topical ointment containing 4mg/g (4%) nitroglycerin, has been launched by Strakan Ltd. Licensed for the relief of chronic anal fissure pain, the ointment should be applied directly to the affected area twice daily for a...

Scriptlines: Seroquel starter pack.(product discontinued)(Brief Article)
June 4, 2005... Seroquel 4 Day Starter Packs (quetiapine 25mg, 100mg and 150mg) are being discontinued on July 31, says AstraZeneca. The company says it reached the decision following a review of its product portfolio. No other Seroquel products are...

Scriptlines: SPC changes.(Changes to the therapeutic indications for Tavanic and Taxotere)(Brief Article)
June 4, 2005... Changes to the therapeutic indications for Tavanic (levofloxacin) and Taxotere (docetaxel) have been announced by sanofi aventis. Tavanic is now indicated for the treatment of chronic bacterial prostatitis, at a once daily dose of 500mg for...

Scriptlines: Lamotrigine.(Brief Article)
June 4, 2005... Following the patent expiry of GlaxoSmithKline's anti-epilepsy medication Lamictal, generic lamotrigine tablets are now available from Alpharma, Arrow Generics, Focus Pharmaceuticals, IVAX, Ratiopharm, Pharmacological Corporation, Neolab, Teva...

Pure tissues offer allergy sufferers relief.(Brief Article)
June 4, 2005... Georgia-Pacific Corporation has developed tissues that contain less irritant dust than usually found in tissues. Lotus Pure are 100 per cent pure soft, disposable cotton tissues which have received the Allergy UK `Seal of Approval'. ...

New distributor for Nad's.(Brief Article)
June 4, 2005... Ken Lamacraft Marketing has been appointed by Stage 2 to sub-distribute the Nad's hair removal range to independent pharmacies. The Nad's range includes new pre and post depilation products as well as hair removal gel, creme and a facial...

Triple action message for Bisodol.(Brief Article)
June 4, 2005... Forest Laboratories is introducing a new look for its Bisodol heartburn and indigestion remedy. The new pack design retains the previous blue and yellow colours but has been updated to highlight the product's triple action. A new...

Dr Greenfingers patches brave kids up naturally.(Dr Greenfingers Ltd)(Children medication)(Brief Article)
June 4, 2005... A range of natural first aid products especially for children is being introduced into independent pharmacies. Dr Greenfingers is the brainchild of a group of parents who were concerned about the chemical ingredients that children are...

Neon glow razor has the power.(Brief Article)
June 4, 2005... Gillette is extending its male shaving range with an eye-catching new battery-powered razor and a shaving gel on July 1. The Gillette M3Power Nitro combines the technology of the M3Power razor with a stylish black and vibrant neon glow...

Radox Shower makes a splash.(Brief Article)
June 4, 2005... Sara Lee is supporting the relaunch of its Radox Shower range with the brand's biggest ever TV campaign this summer. The #5 million campaign will be on national TV for four weeks from June 10. The commercial features a man taking a...

Rennie spells it out on TV.(Brief Article)
June 4, 2005... Bayer Consumer Care is backing its Rennie indigestion and heartburn brand with a #2 million national advertising campaign. On air until July 24, the eight-week campaign features two commercials - one for heartburn and one for indigestion....

Aloe to a triple blade shaver from BIC.(Brief Article)
June 4, 2005... BIC is launching a triple blade one-piece shaver to encourage consumers to trade up from a twin to a triple blade shaver. BIC 3 features triple blade technology for a close shave and a lubricating strip with vitamin E and aloe strip for...

SCA steps up Tena protection.(Brief Article)
June 4, 2005... SCA Hygiene Products has improved Tena Pants Discreet to provide better security for people with bladder weakness. The pants feature a `dry fast core' and are designed to be breathable, comfortable and more absorbent than before. ...

Adjustable insoles gel with customers.(Brief Article)
June 4, 2005... SSL International is introducing gel arch supports into its Scholl insoles range. Scholl Adjustable Gel Arch Supports feature a system of interchangeable gel inserts which are easy to insert, remove and change. The system allows...

Top celebrity stories can win 15 minutes of fun.
June 4, 2005... Benadryl has linked up with Metro newspaper for a national competition and promotional campaign during the hay fever season. The competition invites Metro readers to reveal their 15 minutes of fame experience with a celebrity to link with...

Brand Focus: Wartner - wart and verruca remover.(Brief Article)
June 4, 2005... Chefaro UK, part of Omega-Pharma, is a leading international health and beauty company with a broad portfolio of OTC brands. Warts and verrucas are benign but contagious skin tumours caused by the human Papilloma virus. The majority of OTC...

AAH CONVENTION: Maximise the potential.(Brief Article)
June 4, 2005... Fiona Salvage continues her coverage of the AAH convention in Portugal Steve Dunn, group managing director of AAH Pharmaceuticals, introduced the second day of speakers at the wholesaler's convention with the theme of "maximising the...

AAH CONVENTION: Does policy herald a golden age?
June 4, 2005... Could this be pharmacy's golden age, asked Clive Jackson, chief executive of the National Prescribing Centre. The Government's policy to target management of long-term conditions has come out of nowhere in 18 months to become a top priority, he...

AAH CONVENTION: Customers get smarter.(Brief Article)
June 4, 2005... Simon Gulliford, chief executive of the London Business School, made entertaining and illuminating presentations on each of the two days of business sessions. He offered the delegates pearls of wisdom from his career in marketing companies such...

AAH CONVENTION: Mapping out the future.(AAH Pharmaceuticals Ltd.)
June 4, 2005... Mandeep Mudhar, AAH's marketing director, announced to delegates the company's schemes for helping pharmacists with the new contract. First, Dr Mudhar revealed AAH's Guide to the New Pharmacy Contract: Navigating the New World, which is...

AAH CONVENTION: Steve Dunn critises Government's pressure.(Brief Article)
June 4, 2005... Steve Dunn, group managing director of AAH Pharmaceuticals, closed the convention's business sessions. He criticised the Government's pressure on the pharmacy supply chain, adding: "I warn them that, if they continue to bear down on...

INSIGHT: You'll do my girl.(Maureen Furmedge - career development)
June 4, 2005... Maureen Furmedge has worked in a Portsmouth pharmacy for 40 years. William Tremlett reviews her career When Maureen applied to my father - Dick Tremlett - at his Fratton Road Pharmacy in 1965 for a part-time job, little did she realise what...

DIET & NUTRITION: Breaking the junk food habit.
June 4, 2005... The state of children's nutrition hit the headlines earlier this year. Sarah Purcell looks at the dietary needs of children and how pharmacy can contribute to improving the nation's health When school dinners hit the headlines we were all...

DIET & NUTRITION: What do children need?(avoiding iron deficiency diseases )
June 4, 2005... * Iron: Two in five 15 to 18 year old girls have low iron levels, which left unchecked could lead to anaemia, but 43 per cent aren't aware that a lack of iron could have health consequences. Of those surveyed by the Food Standards Agency, 68...

DIET & NUTRITION: Eating for heart health.
June 4, 2005... It's well known that diet is closely linked with risk of heart disease along with obesity and lack of exercise. But what's the latest thinking on the most important nutrients to include and foods we should be eating less of to protect our...

DIET & NUTRITION: Garlic.(Brief Article)
June 4, 2005... There is increasing evidence for the use of garlic to help treat and prevent heart disease. New research by cardiovascular expert Professor Gunter Siegel on the garlic extract LI-III show that it can reduce the high atherosclerotic nanoplaque...

NUTRITION PRODUCT NEWS: Young take to the Seas.(Seven Seas Ltd.)(Brief Article)
June 4, 2005... Some 48 per cent of adults now take VMS on a regular basis, and multivitamins are a popular choice. Seven Seas is promoting its probiotic multivitamin Multibionta to a younger audience and has grown its share of the multivitamins market by 16...

NUTRITION PRODUCT NEWS: Icaps eyes up the over 50s.(Alcon Laboratories Inc.)(Brief Article)
June 4, 2005... ICaps is targeting the over 50s to promote the vitamin supplement's role in eye health maintenance. Research suggests that eye health is a low priority for the over 50s compared to other age-related health worries. The campaign will run...

NUTRITION PRODUCT NEWS: Pine bark extract helps asthma.(Brief Article)
June 4, 2005... A study published in the Journal of Asthma found that pycnogenol, found in pine bark extract, can help to control children's asthma. It's thought to prevent the bronichi from constricting and swelling and the children who used it in the study...

NUTRITION PRODUCT NEWS: Osteoporosis reminder.(Brief Article)
June 4, 2005... June is National Osteoporosis Month and aims to raise awareness of the condition and alert those who may be at risk of developing it. It will also highlight the importance of consuming enough calcium for bone health. BioCalth is a calcium...

NUTRITION PRODUCT NEWS: Bone health.(Wassen International Ltd)(Brief Article)
June 4, 2005... With June being National Osteoporosis Month, Wassen is raising awareness of the role of nutrition as an important part of its management. It is also warning of the potential problems in pre-menopausal women, with 75 per cent of low risk...

NUTRITION PRODUCT NEWS: Soft and chewy way to health.(Bassett's Soft & Chewy ACD & E)(Brief Article)
June 4, 2005... All children under five are recommended a daily multivitamin, especially if they are faddy eaters. Bassett's Soft & Chewy ACD & E are a tasty way to ensure that children get all the vitamins they need. The pastilles are easy to chew,...

NUTRITION PRODUCT NEWS: The three omegas.(Organic Omega Blend of Lifeplan Products Ltd.)(Brief Article)
June 4, 2005... Lifeplan's Organic Omega Blend contains a mix of omega-3, 6 and 9 fatty acids to promote heart health. It includes flaxseed oil, high in omega- 3, hemp oil, which is a good source omega-3 and omega-6, sesame oil which contains omega-9 acids,...

NUTRITION PRODUCT NEWS: Numark does well on its own.(Brief Article)
June 4, 2005... Numark saw its own-label VMS sales grow by 31 per cent last year, but believe that many pharmacies don't give the category enough shelf space. "Every pharmacy should have a representation within this category. Customers are becoming...

NUTRITION PRODUCT NEWS: Taking care of those joints.(Brief Article)
June 4, 2005... Joint protection is an important sector of the 50+ market and Seven Seas JointCare products now claim a 33 per cent share of this growing market. The brand is to be backed by strong promotional support for the rest of the year. Seven Seas...

NUTRITION PRODUCT NEWS: Chew it and see.(Haliborange DHA Concentration of Seven Seas Ltd.)(Brief Article)
June 4, 2005... Seven Seas Haliborange DHA Concentration Omega 3 Fish Oil for children has grown the omega-3 children's market. Chewy capsules are available along with the syrup. Seven Seas Tel: 01482 375234 Copyright: CMP Information Ltd.

NUTRITION PRODUCT NEWS: Bio-Sport fights tendon injuries.(Pharma Nord)(Brief Article)
June 4, 2005... A study published in Physical Therapy in Sport has shown how the supplement Bio-Sport can help to treat tendon injuries, especially those brought on by overuse in sport. In a trial, sufferers were able to increase their activity level by 53 per...

NUTRITION PRODUCT NEWS: Tasty Eye Q.(Brief Article)
June 4, 2005... Equazen's Eye Q Smooth has been featured in TV documentaries and used in a trial with 12 schools in County Durham looking at the link between fish oils and children's concentration. It combines omega-3 and omega-6 oils in a creamy...

NUTRITION PRODUCT NEWS: Garlic gets the seal of approval.(Brief Article)
June 4, 2005... New research has strengthened the case for garlic in helping to prevent and possibly reverse arteriosclerotic plaque formation. At a conference help by the American Heart Association in April, cardiovascular expert professor Gunter Siegel...

NUTRITION PRODUCT NEWS: Enzyme helps heart health.(Cardiozen of Chemist Brokers )(Brief Article)
June 4, 2005... Cardiozen is a blend of omega-3 fish oil and CoQ10 for heart health protection. CoQ10 is an enzyme that helps cells to remain active and is especially important for heart health. One of the side effects of taking statins to lower cholesterol is...

Spotlight on recruitment: Pharmacy in the community.(United Co-op Healthcare )
June 4, 2005... United Co-op Healthcare has a community ethic and encourages its pharmacists to voice their opinions. Jane Ellis reports United Co-op Health Care operates nearly 130 pharmacies throughout the North West, North Midlands and North Wales, as...