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
This CPD module looks at men’s health 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.
08 Oct 2025 , 20 Min Module
For all their efficacy and popularity, anti-obesity medicines are far from being a quick fix.
07 Oct 2025 , 4 Min Article
The latest HIV surveillance data for 2024 from the UKHSA shows new diagnoses falling by 4 per cent across the UK from 3,169 in 2023 to 3,043 in 2024.
07 Oct 2025 , 1 Min Article
Headaches are a common presentation in pharmacy, but diagnosing the underlying cause can be difficult. To support pharmacists when advising patients, Rod Tucker explores the more common causes and treatment options.
01 Oct 2025 , 5 Min Article
Wegovy 7.2mg slated for 2026 UK launch, says manufacturer Novo Nordisk
14 Jan 2026 , 1 Min Article
Reckitt Benckiser urges vigilance after a number of tampering incidents involving Nurofen Plus.
13 Jan 2026 , 1 Min Article
Administrators' report reveals scale of SNJ Health's indebtedness
12 Jan 2026 , 1 Min Article
The National Pharmacy Association has urged chancellor Rachel Reeves not to increase business rates for pharmacies.
12 Jan 2026 , 1 Min Article
The UK's largest online pharmacy publishes its annual accounts
08 Jan 2026 , 1 Min Article
Sharief Group says 'expanded scale' is making Allied Pharmacies 'more resilient'
07 Jan 2026 , 1 Min Article
Health minister Stephen Kinnock said 1,565 contractors received £500 for completing 20 to 29 consultations in June 2025.
07 Jan 2026 , 1 Min Article
Manufacturer claims latest launch 'opens new possibilities' for weight loss
06 Jan 2026 , 1 Min Article
The NHS Business Services Authority last month announced a £16.8 million reduction in medicine margin per quarter.
05 Jan 2026 , 1 Min Article
Lloyds Bank submitted a high court application on Monday to appoint an administrator for Jhoots Chemist, trading as Jhoots Pharmacy.
02 Jan 2026 , 1 Min Article
Over 80 per cent of pharmacy owners are concerned about their business, with a further 2.6 per cent ‘very concerned’, says latest CPE poll.
23 Dec 2025 , 1 Min Article
Announcement follows February poll of Superdrug employee pharmacists
19 Dec 2025 , 1 Min Article
