Imperial researchers seek to identify OTC 'purchasing thresholds' that could indicate cancer
03 Feb 2026 , 1 Min Article
England has lost the advances in the prevention, diagnosis and management of hypertension it made during the early 2000s.
27 Jan 2026 , 1 Min Article
“Antibiotic side-effects can significantly disrupt patients’ lives”, say the authors of a new study
26 Jan 2026 , 1 Min Article
Researchers found no evidence that paracetamol use during pregnancy increases the risk of autism, ADHD or intellectual disability among children.
19 Jan 2026 , 1 Min Article
The first twice-yearly biological medicine for use as an add-on treatment for asthma has been approved by the MHRA.
16 Dec 2025 , 1 Min Article
MHRA reclassifies fluticasone nasal spray as a P medicine for those aged 12 years and over, available from February 2026.
16 Dec 2025 , 1 Min Article
Around one in 20 pharmacists and pharmacy technicians admit they do not know what AMR is.
09 Dec 2025 , 2 Min Article
Although pharmacists are the experts on medicines, in some cases it is the patient who wants to discontinue treatment. Using hypertension as an example, we look at what pharmacist prescribers would need to consider when someone wishes to stop taking their blood pressure medication.
11 Nov 2025 , 5 Min Article
Type 1 diabetes is the most frequent form of the disease in children and adolescents, although it can occur at any age. But what causes the condition, and how can community pharmacists best support patients? Rod Tucker explains
28 Oct 2025 , 6 Min Article
The study found antidepressants resulted in “clinically significant differences” in weight loss, heart rate and systolic blood pressure.
22 Oct 2025 , 1 Min Article
The time is right for community pharmacists to take a major step forward and help patients overcome challenges and access better quality respiratory care.
14 Oct 2025 , 5 Min Article
Mr T is a 77-year-old man with a number of medical problems including angina, type 2 diabetes and COPD. At his last review three months ago, he was stable with no alterations to his medication regimen. Today, when his carer picks up his medication, she says he hasn’t quite seemed himself for the last few days and is a little confused. She didn’t think to mention it to the doctor given that he is prone to being distracted at times. What is your advice?
13 Oct 2025 , 4 Min Article
Two branches 'yards apart' sold to Right Medicine Pharmacy group
30 Jan 2026 , 1 Min Article
IPA says it will consider all options if Government fails to approach talks 'responsibly'
29 Jan 2026 , 1 Min Article
NHS dispensing is undervalued, underappreciated and under threat, says new report.
29 Jan 2026 , 2 Min Article
The NHS Business Services Authority said 3.35 million patients received NHS prescriptions where a PPC exemption was applied in 2024-25.
28 Jan 2026 , 1 Min Article
NPA chief executive Henry Gregg said Labour was treating pharmacists like “second-class citizens in our health service".
27 Jan 2026 , 1 Min Article
Longstanding Boots executive to take on 'a less operational role'
27 Jan 2026 , 1 Min Article
Funding uplift 'swallowed up' by wage hikes and other cost rises, CPE tells Kinnock
23 Jan 2026 , 1 Min Article
Care Quality Pharmacy bought in landmark deal for the distance dispenser
23 Jan 2026 , 1 Min Article
Three-quarters of adults choose branded medicines for minor ailments, PAGB finds
22 Jan 2026 , 1 Min Article
Kinnock agrees to meet Hampshire MP to discuss failed attempt to open a new pharmacy
21 Jan 2026 , 1 Min Article
Launch follows research which shows growing demand from wellness among beauty consumers.
20 Jan 2026 , 1 Min Article
Basingstoke dispensing hub launched after successful pilot, says multiple
19 Jan 2026 , 1 Min Article
