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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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Pharmacies flooded with meningitis queries as outbreak strain confirmed

Some pharmacies received 30 meningitis vaccine requests this morning says NPA.

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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Pharmacies should provide meningitis jabs on NHS

Calls for pharmacies to provide catch-up meningitis vaccinations in wake of Kent outbreak.

16 Mar 2026 , 3 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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Contract talks will look at prescribing service, Labour confirms

Government says prescribing will feature in 2026-27 funding talks

10 Mar 2026 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy technician who snuck drugs including cocaine into prison jailed

Tanya Petrie, 61, from Worle, was jailed for six years and three months after sneaking drugs into HMP Bristol where she worked.

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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Record numbers recorded as pharmacies expand vaccination role

Community pharmacies delivered almost half of all Covid jabs during autumn campaign.

04 Mar 2026 , 3 Min Article

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Funding talks start but details of DHSC letter unknown

Community Pharmacy England did not provide specifics on what the Government's letter said about 2026-27 negotiations.

02 Mar 2026 , 3 Min Article

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New commissioning framework needed for clinical services says PDA

PDA says this is not a rejection of existing contractual arrangements, but a recognition of their limits.

24 Feb 2026 , 1 Min Article

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New GPhC guidance aims to clarify how complaints assessed

New acceptance criteria clarify which complaints the GPhC can and cannot act upon.

24 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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Asda looks at where the ISSUES IS for Pharmacy First

Asda Pharmacy launches ISSUES IS awareness campaign to drive uptake of Pharmacy First services.

17 Feb 2026 , 1 Min Article

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Security guard wins harassment case after pharmacist sends ‘offensive’ GIF

Former security guard's allegation of harassment related to sex upheld

16 Feb 2026 , 1 Min Article

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