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

SSE Arena taking bookings for Covid-19 Vaccine

People from Northern Ireland can now book their Covid-19 vaccine at the SSE Arena ahead of its opening on 29 March 2021. The SSE Arena will be a regional va...

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Are you eligible for a vaccine in Northern Ireland? Check before you book

The public has been asked to keep playing its part in ensuring the smooth running of Northern Ireland’s vaccination programme. That includes not booking ...

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Minister comments on anniversary of first confirmed Covid-related death

Health Minister Robin Swann has assured all those bereaved through COVID-19 that the thoughts of people across Northern Ireland are very much with them. The...

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Alphega Pharmacy helps vaccinate the nation with launch of around 60 COVID-19 centres

Over 40 centres launch, with another 20 to offer COVID-19 vaccination in next few weeks.Locations include Dorset, Dudley, Bristol and London.Alphega pharmacist...

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With an abundance of caution Ireland shot itself in the foot, not in the arm.

By Dr Terry Maguire In the 1960s, US President Johnson was considering mandatory vaccination to eradicate a number of infectious diseases, but was advised a...

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Vaccine jabs – on a high street near you

Community pharmacies across Northern Ireland will join the Covid-19 vaccination programme from the end of this month, Health Minister Robin Swann has announced...

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Outstanding response to vaccination programme

The Northern Ireland Vaccination Programme is continuing at pace with the announcement that anyone aged 50 or over can get a Covid-19 vaccination at a Trust va...

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Tribute to Professor Jim Dornan

Northern Ireland’s Chief Medical Officer Dr Michael McBride has paid tribute to Professor Jim Dornan, who has sadly died. Dr McBride said: “I was very sadde...

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Deputy First Minister pays tribute to continued dedication of community pharmacy workforce

Deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill MLA has thanked community pharmacy teams for their ongoing commitment and support to patients and wider society during t...

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PHOENIX UK is delighted to announce that Alex Potter has joined PHOENIX UK as Director of Digital Strategy

Previously, Alex worked as Head of Co-op Health which is the business that PHOENIX UK has recently acquired. Alex will lead the integration of Co-Op Health ...

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