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Pharmacist to open pharmacies in Newcastle after ICB’s decision quashed

Habib Jiwa, 30, a director at Jiwa Pharm Limited, can open pharmacies in Heaton and Kenton which have been hit by pharmacy closures.

10 Sep 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Pressure on Jhoots increases as another MP demands answers about poor service

Liberal Democrat MP Ian Roome has written to Jhoots CEO Manjit Jhooty after “a series of unexpected closures at local pharmacies” in North Devon.

03 Sep 2025 , 1 Min Article

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CPE indicates it will push Labour to include pharmacies in NHS chickenpox programme

The first ever NHS chickenpox vaccination programme is expected to start in England in January next year.

01 Sep 2025 , 1 Min Article

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GPhC chief urges public to check its register to avoid illegal online pharmacies

General Pharmaceutical Council chief executive Duncan Rudkin warned patients to ensure medicines they get online are dispensed from a pharmacy registered with it.

27 Aug 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Jhoots Pharmacy CEO to meet cabinet minister as concerns over service levels mount

Jhoots Pharmacy CEO Manjit Jhooty asked to meet the Labour cabinet minister Heidi Alexander after concerns grew over its service levels.

20 Aug 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Labour cabinet minister demands answers from Jhoots CEO over pharmacy’s failings

The transport secretary Heidi Alexander and local councillors in Swindon have warned Jhoots chief executive Manjit Jhooty about failures at a Jhoots pharmacy.

18 Aug 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy opens in deprived town after years of campaigning by residents

Allied Pharmacy opened its doors in Podsmead, Gloucester, which is in the 10 per cent most deprived areas of England.

14 Aug 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacies across UK to play role in Labour’s £85m obesity programme

Labour is committing £50 million into the scheme, which could start next summer, while pharmaceutical company Lilly is investing £35 million.

12 Aug 2025 , 3 Min Article

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Criminals selling fake ‘DIY’ GLP-1 kits with syringe and powder separated

Northern Ireland officials warn of worrying new trend as DIY 'skinny jabs' seized

08 Aug 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Over 500 pharmacies in Northern Ireland sign up to Move More, Feel Better campaign

The scheme will see pharmacies display campaign materials and offer leaflets to the public with tips on becoming more active.

06 Aug 2025 , 1 Min Article

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First ever gonorrhoea vaccine rolled out today but no role for pharmacies

NHS England told Independent Community Pharmacist the world's first ever gonorrhoea vaccine will not be available in pharmacies.

04 Aug 2025 , 1 Min Article

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RSV vaccine 82 per cent effective in preventing hospitalisation in older people

The UK Health Security Agency study, found the vaccine was “highly effective” in preventing hospitalisation in older people with a chronic respiratory condition and those living with immunosuppression.

01 Aug 2025 , 1 Min Article

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UKHSA reminds people to stay tick aware this summer

Officials warn public to look out spreading ‘bullseye’ rash at the site of tick bite – the most common symptom.

01 Aug 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacist in Wales saved my life, says woman diagnosed with sepsis

The patient, who sought treatment for a throat infection at Shackleton’s Pharmacy in Abergavenny, was seen by pharmacist Kyle Price.

31 Jul 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy-GP group to open health hub in former West Midlands police station

Manor Vesey Healthcare will turn Sutton Coldfield Police Station into a neighbourhood healthcare centre.

29 Jul 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Unprecedented demand for weight loss drugs is putting patients at risk, warns NPA

An NPA poll found younger people were more likely to try and access Mounjaro and Wegovy despite falling outside of the clinical guidelines.

28 Jul 2025 , 1 Min Article

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