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OTC brand recognition influences self-care decisions, suggests survey

Three-quarters of adults choose branded medicines for minor ailments, PAGB finds

22 Jan 2026 , 1 min article

Pharmacies to offer expanded vaccination services

DHSC wants to create a “vaccination system fit for the future” with pharmacy much more involved.

22 Jan 2026 , 2 min article

‘I bought the pharmacy’s last pack of aspirin’: Staple drug added to export ban list

CPE warns 'fragile' medicines market leaves pharmacies and their patients exposed

21 Jan 2026 , 1 min article

Pharmacist convicted of attempted child sexual offences removed from register

Tony Martin O’Neill was sentenced to 12 months imprisonment suspended for 24 months at

21 Jan 2026 , 1 min article

Kinnock to look into ‘baffling’ NHS decision to reject pharmacy application

Kinnock agrees to meet Hampshire MP to discuss failed attempt to open a new pharmacy

21 Jan 2026 , 1 min article

Pharmacy-led clozapine scheme slashes in-patient admissions, says NHS trust

Deploying clinical pharmacy teams to mental health has improved outcomes, says trust.

20 Jan 2026 , 2 min article

OTC brand recognition influences self-care decisions, suggests survey

Three-quarters of adults choose branded medicines for minor ailments, PAGB finds

Pharmacies to offer expanded vaccination services

DHSC wants to create a “vaccination system fit for the future” with pharmacy much more involved.

‘I bought the pharmacy’s last pack of aspirin’: Staple drug added to export ban list

CPE warns 'fragile' medicines market leaves pharmacies and their patients exposed

Pharmacist convicted of attempted child sexual offences removed from register

Tony Martin O’Neill was sentenced to 12 months imprisonment suspended for 24 months at

Kinnock to look into ‘baffling’ NHS decision to reject pharmacy application

Kinnock agrees to meet Hampshire MP to discuss failed attempt to open a new pharmacy

Pharmacy-led clozapine scheme slashes in-patient admissions, says NHS trust

Deploying clinical pharmacy teams to mental health has improved outcomes, says trust.

Boots rolls out wellness zones in six large stores

Launch follows research which shows growing demand from wellness among beauty consumers.

NPA: Pharmacies are owed millions because of flawed Covid vaccine booking system

The National Pharmacy Association said nine in 10 pharmacies reported suffering verbal or physical intimidation from patients.

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Study finds paracetamol is safe during pregnancy, debunking Trump claim

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

Clinical

First twice yearly biological medicine for asthma gets UK approval

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

Clinical

Fluticasone 0.05pc nasal spray reclassified to be available for children aged 12 and over

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

Clinical

AMR knowledge gaps revealed among pharmacists and pharmacy technicians

Around one in 20 pharmacists and pharmacy technicians admit they do not know what AMR is.

09 Dec 2025 , 2 Min Article

Clinical

Deprescribing in hypertension: a case study

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

Clinical

Managing type 1 diabetes

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

Clinical

Antidepressants’ effect on physical health examined in first study of its kind

The study found antidepressants resulted in “clinically significant differences” in weight loss, heart rate and systolic blood pressure.

22 Oct 2025 , 1 Min Article

Clinical

Asthma update: The final piece of the puzzle?

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

Clinical

Practice scenario: Confusion in the elderly

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

Clinical

Men’s health in community pharmacy

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