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Keeping your eyes on the prize

When it comes to eye care, pharmacists in England, Wales and Northern Ireland should keep an eye on what is going on in Scotland.

14 Oct 2025

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Getting to the heart of the matter

Funding is a major barrier to improving cardiovascular care through community pharmacies. But they can rise to the challenge.

30 Sep 2025

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New insights into pain and opioid use

A new report has found healthcare professionals in the UK believe the nation is in the grip of an opioid epidemic.

30 Sep 2025

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New hope for eczema sufferers

A £3.3 million grant boosts hopes for a new approach to the treatment and prevention of the debilitating condition.

08 Sep 2025

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NPA warns pharmacies still teetering on the brink of closure

NHS figures show that a further 72 pharmacies have closed this year so far in England, around two a week.

27 Aug 2025

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An uphill sexual health struggle?

Is it getting easier or more difficult for independent pharmacies to roll out services? Kathy Oxtoby investigates.

05 Aug 2025

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The male health challenge

Men in England die nearly four years earlier than women on average and are disproportionately affected by several health conditions.

22 Jul 2025

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CCA says ICB and LA commissioning of services driving lottery of access

Services commissioned by local authorities are now worth almost twice as much to community pharmacies in England as those commissioned by ICBs.

15 Jul 2025

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Pharmacies administered flu vaccines last winter at highest rate outside of pandemic

Pharmacies in England gave over 4 million flu vaccines in the 2024/25 flu season, the highest number outside of the pandemic, according to CCA analysis.

17 Jun 2025

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Special report: Healthy hubs for women

Women’s health hubs offer a range of benefits, clinical and economic. But the government's focus on the initiative may be shifting.

04 Jun 2025

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Perinatal services and pharmacy care

Perinatal services are overstretched and a post code lottery means women often struggle to access support. But how can independent pharmacies help?

28 May 2025

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Survey shows importance of HCPs in fostering health self-care

While 89 per cent of respondents to survey reported confidence in maintaining a healthy lifestyle, only 62 per cent felt confident managing common illnesses.

20 May 2025

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Public not convinced by weight loss jabs suggests Ipsos survey

The public is split over whether weight-loss injections should be offered on the NHS, with 37 per cent for and 32 per cent opposed.

26 Nov 2024

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Revealed: How much has NHSE spent on Pharmacy First advertising?

Exclusive: Pharmacy First ad spend amounts to 11% of winter awareness campaign budget.

01 Oct 2024

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Over 5,600 drug shortages reported to DHSC since October 2020

More than 5,600 drug shortages have been reported to the DHSC since October 2020, and the number of reported shortages is creeping up.

17 Sep 2024

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Analysis: Pharmacies face arguably their biggest test this winter

Pharmacy owners are concerned about how much of an impact Pharmacy First will have on the busy winter season.

04 Sep 2024

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