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
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
A national appointment booking service for community pharmacy now essential, say sector leaders.
20 Feb 2026 , 3 Min Article
PMR provider asked about 2025 marketing materials that described 'managed nominations' function
19 Feb 2026 , 1 Min Article
Pharmacy minister considering what legislation changes may be needed.
16 Feb 2026 , 1 Min Article
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
The government said expanding the scope of its data collection on medicines will also help mitigate shortages.
13 Feb 2026 , 1 Min Article
Health minister faces intense questioning on Pharmacy First payment challenges
13 Feb 2026 , 1 Min Article
A National Pharmacy Association survey found 60 per cent of owners had to resort to either measure to avoid closure.
12 Feb 2026 , 1 Min Article
Multiple to use shelf signage to prompt conversations around symptoms.
10 Feb 2026 , 1 Min Article
Allied Pharmacies CEO Suhaib Abdullah reassured MPs that the branches “should all be open within four weeks" at most.
09 Feb 2026 , 1 Min Article
Davey's Chemist told it must repay the NHS just under £125k in pandemic-era claims
06 Feb 2026 , 1 Min Article
Whittles Pharmacy bought up by Cohens Chemist
04 Feb 2026 , 1 Min Article
Two branches 'yards apart' sold to Right Medicine Pharmacy group
30 Jan 2026 , 1 Min Article
