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Clinical Q&A: Meningitis

NEW All you need to know about meningitis including causes, risk factors, transmission, symptoms, management, treatment and prognosis.

17 Mar 2026 , 2 Min Article

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Seasonal allergic rhinitis in focus

Helen Boreham describes the signs and symptoms of hay fever, outlines the available treatment options, and provides important self-care advice.

16 Mar 2026 , 4 Min Article

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Common oral health conditions

We report on the concerning state of adult oral health in the UK and outline the most common conditions that may be encountered in pharmacy.

12 Mar 2026 , 4 Min Article

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Acne vulgaris: pathogenesis and treatment

One of the most common skin conditions in the UK, Rod Tucker outlines the pathogenesis of acne, details the treatment options in pharmacy and busts some myths.

12 Mar 2026 , 5 Min Article

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UKHSA research exposes parents’ misconceptions about antibiotic use

Over a third of parents mistakenly believe antibiotics are always needed when a child has an ear infection.

12 Mar 2026 , 1 Min Article

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NICE recommends SGLT-2s first-line for type 2 diabetes

In updated guidance NICE now recommends modified-release metformin, plus an SGLT-2 inhibitor as initial therapy.for people with type 2 diabetes

18 Feb 2026 , 1 Min Article

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Boots loyalty card data analysed in new cancer detection study

Imperial researchers seek to identify OTC 'purchasing thresholds' that could indicate cancer

03 Feb 2026 , 1 Min Article

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Hypertension management in England going backwards

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

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Impact of antibiotic ADRs on patients revealed

“Antibiotic side-effects can significantly disrupt patients’ lives”, say the authors of a new study

26 Jan 2026 , 1 Min Article

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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

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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

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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

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Pharmacy group set to fill void left by Jhoots closures in Portishead

Magna Pharmacy Group opened a branch at the entrance of Waitrose and will open one in Portishead Health Centre.

17 Mar 2026 , 1 Min Article

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One in six pharmacies reduce weekend opening due to funding cuts

NPA reveals around 1,600 pharmacies have cut weekend hours due to costs

13 Mar 2026 , 1 Min Article

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‘Physically active’ patients to get discount on Boots weight loss service

Health insurer offers customers up to 25% discount on Boots Online Doctor service

12 Mar 2026 , 1 Min Article

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CPE extends deadline for pressures survey to 13 April

Every response matters is message from CPE as deadline for Pharmacy Pressures survey is extended to 13 April.

10 Mar 2026 , 1 Min Article

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Real-terms value of retained margin £120m less than a decade ago

Minister confirms contractual retained lower than 2015-16 after adjusting for inflation

09 Mar 2026 , 1 Min Article

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Labour’s spring statement will bring pharmacy owners “little comfort”

National Pharmacy Association chief executive Henry Gregg renewed his criticism of Labour on business rates.

04 Mar 2026 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy barred from ordering POMs amid ‘fake GLP’ investigation

Birmingham-based online pharmacy put under conditions amid 'fake' Mounjaro pen allegations

26 Feb 2026 , 1 Min Article

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LPC levy to rise 3% to help CPE achieve ‘ambitious work’

LPC levy to stand at around £4.9m in the 2026-27 financial year, negotiator confirms

25 Feb 2026 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy needs “digital front door” to NHS

A national appointment booking service for community pharmacy now essential, say sector leaders.

20 Feb 2026 , 3 Min Article

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Questions over ‘managed nominations’ claims in PMR marketing materials

PMR provider asked about 2025 marketing materials that described 'managed nominations' function

19 Feb 2026 , 1 Min Article

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Kinnock moving to ‘next phase’ of beefing up pharmacy business regs

Pharmacy minister considering what legislation changes may be needed.

16 Feb 2026 , 1 Min Article

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Morrisons puts dozens of pharmacies up for sale to reduce costs

The multiple, which made losses of £381 million last year, has employed property agents to sell some of its in-store pharmacies.

16 Feb 2026 , 1 Min Article

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