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National pilot to improve newly qualified pharmacists’ confidence prescribing launched

The Pharmacist Enhanced Practice Pathway offers modular online learning, workshops and supervised learning.

04 Aug 2026

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UKHSA will publish “more robust data” after study claims MenB vaccine does not prevent gonorrhoea

Research in Australia said the meningitis B vaccine “did not result in a lower incidence” of gonorrhoea infection than placebo.

09 Jul 2026

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One-third taking oral Wegovy are ‘early responders’ says manufacturer

Novo Nordisk unveils Wegovy 25mg tablet findings at international obesity conference

13 May 2026

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Further action taken to minimise suicide risk from finasteride

MHRA recommends further measures to minimise risk of suicidal thoughts associated with finasteride and dutasteride.

12 May 2026

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NSAIDs and benzodiazepines most likely to be stopped in GP pharmacist reviews

New study looks at impact of structured medication reviews by GP pharmacists

27 Apr 2026

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Pharmacy prescriber pathfinders extended in Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire

Three pharmacies in Nottinghamshire and five in Lincolnshire have been funded for another 12 months.

09 Apr 2026

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Leeds City Council commissions pharmacy stop smoking PGD service

Community Pharmacy West Yorkshire told ICP varenicline and cytisinicline will be supplied under the PGD to improve access to treatments.

25 Mar 2026

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Health minister hints migraine could be added to Pharmacy First in Lords debate

Baroness Merron was asked if Labour will “include and fund” migraine in the scheme.

24 Mar 2026

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Plans for £7bn Boots takeover at risk amid ‘stand-off’ with potential buyers

Weston family offered a ‘lower number’ than Boots owners expected, according to reports

04 Aug 2026

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Boots launches prescription order reminder text message service

Re-order prompts sent via text aimed at improving adherence, says chain

04 Aug 2026

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Lilly’s Mounjaro delivery scheme opens up to GPhC-registered pharmacies

Lilly Direct was previously available only to clinics without a registered pharmacy

03 Aug 2026

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Allergy prescriptions dispensed in England increased by two million in five years

Fexofenadine, branded Allevia or Treathay, was the most dispensed antihistamine with 7,058,089 items in 2025-26.

03 Aug 2026

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Contractors raise concerns about Mounjaro clawbacks sought by Lilly

IPCN members say Lilly’s ‘substantial deductions’ cannot be reconciled with purchase records

31 Jul 2026

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Wholesaler backs blister pack-to-pharmacies recycling scheme

Cencora Alliance Healthcare lends support to CircuBack scheme

30 Jul 2026

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Healthera announces Pharmacy First booking partnership with health record firm

Evergreen app’s 1.5 million users able to book appointments with Healthera partners

30 Jul 2026

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ASA: Online pharmacy falsely implied its ‘weight loss reviews’ page was independent

Bolt Pharmacy did not make clear that it ran ‘UK Weight Loss Reviews’ Facebook page, finds ASA

29 Jul 2026

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Two Allied Pharmacies stores under new ownership 7 months after Jhoots deal

Allied Pharmacies sells two of the stores it bought out of administration from Jhoots

28 Jul 2026

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Lincolnshire Co-op makes six redundant in pharmacy warehouse but plans branch improvements

Lincolnshire Co-op said 11 staff will move "on to new opportunities” after a consultation as “part of a wider change programme”.

28 Jul 2026

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Novo Nordisk’s £16m profit ‘driven by private Wegovy sales’

‘Rest of the portfolio in decline’ say Novo Nordisk UK directors

24 Jul 2026

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Administrators update on Scottish chain's fate as 17 employees made redundant

Holding company Amiry & Gilbride had become ‘reliant on cash injections’ say administrators

23 Jul 2026

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