pharmacies

Germany marks the Day of German Unity, its national holiday commemorating reunification in 1990, this Saturday. In Bonn, many residents are checking which shops stay open despite the public holiday. The General-Anzeiger Bonn reports where people can still shop that day, as regular stores generally close on the holiday, leaving pharmacies, bakeries and petrol stations among the limited options.

Reports say Boots, the UK high-street chemist chain, is closing in on a £7 billion sale to Canada's Weston family, which already holds a stake through food group Associated British Foods. The deal would end years of uncertainty over the pharmacy retailer's ownership, following earlier failed auction attempts under previous owners.

Cardinal Health is highlighting efforts to reimagine the retail pharmacy experience for today's consumers, focusing on how community pharmacies can adapt their services and storefronts to changing patient expectations. The discussion centres on pharmacies moving beyond dispensing medication toward broader health and wellness roles, convenience, and personalised care as consumer habits shift.

Americans are searching for flu shot locations as flu season picks up, with local outlets like WECT listing where residents of Brunswick County, North Carolina can get vaccinated. Pharmacies, clinics and health departments are promoting availability, and people are comparing nearby options as cases rise.

Pharmacy benefits firm MedImpact has disclosed a data breach affecting more than 60,000 people connected to Leggett & Platt, the US manufacturing company. The incident apparently exposed personal information of individuals linked to the firm, adding MedImpact to the growing list of healthcare-related companies reporting breaches. Details about what data was taken and how have not been made fully clear.