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NPA chair urges health secretary to convene medicines supply chain taskforce

National Pharmacy Association chair Olivier Picard urged Yvette Cooper to address supply “fragility” after another serious shortage protocol was announced.

09 Sep 2026

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Asda giving away 6,000 private flu jabs for free

Supermarket chain announces first-come, first-served flu jab giveaway

08 Sep 2026

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FIP: Pharmacists can help prevent substance use disorders

The International Pharmaceutical Federation said pharmacists can help tackle non-medicinal use of psychoactive substances.

08 Sep 2026

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NHS is underutilising pharmacists’ skills in tackling polypharmacy, warns NPA chief

National Pharmacy Association chief executive Henry Gregg was responding to a Times investigation revealing “an over-prescribing epidemic”.

08 Sep 2026

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Boots pilots blood type self-testing to help increase blood donations

Boots branches in south London and Birmingham are providing 25,000 free kits to help improve treatment of sickle cell disease.

07 Sep 2026

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Government names nine pharmacies that underpaid staff £11k

Minimum wage compliance a risk for employers, warns lawyer as list published

07 Sep 2026

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Unite: Workers' strike at Movianto warehouse over pay will threaten supply to pharmacies

Unite accused Movianto, which is part of Yusen Logistics, of paying “poverty wages” and a “lack of paid breaks”.

04 Sep 2026

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Around 100 pharmacies in England to provide free cholesterol check-ups this autumn

A pilot will see pharmacies offer eligible patients a pin-prick test which will analyse cholesterol in seven minutes.

01 Sep 2026

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RCPharm criticises Scottish Government over GP walk-in centres

Three health bodies said the initial 16 walk-in centres will cost £36 million compared to £7.5 million for Pharmacy First in 1,200 pharmacies.

01 Sep 2026

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Adulterated prescription and recreational drugs a growing problem in the UK

A Public Health Wales report revealed diazepam was the most commonly identified substance.

28 Aug 2026

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Well launches ‘expanded’ weight service with 20-minute store consultations

Consultations assess heart rate and blood pressure as well as treatment suitability

27 Aug 2026

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Pharmacy contractors in Scotland helping first-time buyers on the rise

Christie and Co said "a notable trend" was contractors providing “a significant proportion of the deposit” needed to secure funding.

26 Aug 2026

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Online pharmacy warned over testosterone blood testing ads

Facebook ads ‘misinterpreted’ low testosterone studies finds ASA

26 Aug 2026

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NPA: Government’s exclusion of pharmacies from business rates review “disappointing”

The Treasury said the review, launched today, will help "ensure pubs and hotels can plan better for the future”.

24 Aug 2026

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Rybelsus 50% reimbursement uplift ‘will save pharmacies £2.6m’

CPE secures August redetermination after manufacturer updates list price

24 Aug 2026

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Lisburn beautician convicted for unlawful possession with intent to supply prescription medicines

Nadine Poole, from Whitehill Lodge, Lisburn, was given a three-month prison sentence suspended for three years and fined £3,600.

24 Aug 2026

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