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Champix is back in the UK

Pfizer is reintroducing its Champix prescription only smoking cessation medicine into the UK after withdrawing it over safety concerns in 2021.

01 Jul 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Hearing health and earwax removal

This CPD module focuses on hearing health and earwax removal in community pharmacy. It is suitable for use as part of pharmacists’ continuing professional development. After reading this module you can include it in your personal Pharmacy Magazine revalidation record.

24 Jun 2025 , 20 Min Module

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Clinical

Starting statins early may prevent MI and stroke

Patients with diabetes who start statins promptly reduce chances of MI and ischemic stroke by one third, researchers say.

09 Jun 2025 , 2 Min Article

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MHRA updates guidance on anti-obesity jabs amid safety concerns

The National Pharmacy Association said regulations and guidance must "keep pace” with the huge demand for weight loss medicines.

05 Jun 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Managing acne and rosacea

This CPD module covers assessment and clinical decision-making regarding acne and rosacea. It is suitable for use as part of pharmacists’ continuing professional development. After reading this module you can include it in your personal Pharmacy Magazine revalidation record.

02 Jun 2025 , 20 Min Module

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Antibiotics in under-2s predict higher childhood BMI

Antibiotic-treated children were 20 per cent more likely than controls to be obese at 12 years of age.

22 May 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Guselkumab approved for treatment of Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis

Guselkumab already approved for plaque psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, but studies show it is also effective in moderate to severe Crohn’s disease and UC.

20 May 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Clinical

Rowlands Pharmacy partners with tech company to offer ear care services

Rowlands Pharmacy's collaboration with TympaHealth will see its branches conduct ear examinations via video using the latter's digital platform.

08 May 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Clinical

Pharmacies receive inappropriate antibiotic requests ‘at least once a day’

Public swapping unused antibiotics on Facebook, finds new NPA survey

06 May 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Bacteria resistant to one of the newest antibiotics on NHS, study reveals

Analysing data from 2016 to 2020, researchers found 6.3 per cent of bacteria showed resistance to ceftazidime/avibactam.

29 Apr 2025 , 1 Min Article

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MHRA warns of risk of overuse of SABA in asthma

Warning of risk of severe asthma attacks and increased mortality associated with overuse of short-acting SABA in patients with asthma.

29 Apr 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Allergic rhinitis contributes to sexual dysfunction

Nasal symptoms of allergic rhinitis may contribute to sexual dysfunction, according to a recent study.

03 Apr 2025 , 1 Min Article

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‘For now, nothing changes’: Boots shareholders approve £18bn private equity takeover

Shareholders vote overwhelmingly in favour of takeover, email reveals

11 Jul 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Business

‘Indirect’ promotion of weight loss jabs is illegal too, says watchdog

Fresh ASA warning amid online pharmacy crackdowns

10 Jul 2025 , 1 Min Article

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‘Indirect’ promotion of weight loss jabs is illegal too, says watchdog

Fresh ASA warning amid online pharmacy crackdowns

10 Jul 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Business

Pharma company: We use ‘dual sourcing’ of molecules to prevent bottlenecks

Cost concerns stop many industry players from using dual sourcing of APIs, says manufacturer

08 Jul 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Medicines shortages a 'chronic structural challenge' says APPG

Disruptions to medicine supply chains causing harm to patients and placing an unsustainable burden on community pharmacies, says APPG inquiry.

08 Jul 2025 , 1 Min Article

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‘No limit’: Day Lewis open to all stores being ‘co-owned’ by pharmacists

'We see co-ownership as the way forward' says the chain's joint venture manager

07 Jul 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Knights Pharmacy gets eight-figure loan to fund Valleys expansion

The chain now operates more than 70 stores across England and Wales

03 Jul 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Business

MHRA seizes £17m of drugs and shuts down 367 websites

Watchdog seizes 7.7 million doses of sleeping pills and other black market medicines

02 Jul 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Business

Alphega members ponder future of pharmacy

Over 200 pharmacists and sector leaders have gathered to plot the path ahead at Alphega UK’s annual convention.

01 Jul 2025 , 1 Min Article

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UK trust in pharmacists – and AI scepticism – among the highest in Europe

Britons like brick-and-mortar convenience and harbour AI privacy concerns, finds survey

01 Jul 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Scottish pharmacy negotiator says 4% funding uplift ‘falls short’

Additional £9m 'not enough' to meet Government's ambitions to expand pharmacy services.

01 Jul 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy2U launches stock checker to help patients navigate drug shortages

P2U’s tool helps patients check a medicine’s availability when requesting NHS prescriptions online.

01 Jul 2025 , 1 Min Article

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