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Detecting diabetes nationwide

A national diabetes screening service would be a golden opportunity for independents.

17 Mar 2026 , 1 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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Analysis: Supplementary benefits

The dietary supplements market was worth £3 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to £4.8 billion by 2030. So what are the opportunities for independent pharmacists?

11 Feb 2026 , 1 Min Article

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Analysis: No smoke without fire

Smoking cessation is one of Labour's priorities but they must put more funding behind pharmacy services.

03 Feb 2026 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy automation and IT … choose wisely

What should independent pharmacies do to free up their time so they can focus on delivering services?

27 Jan 2026 , 1 Min Article

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Analysis: Helping an ageing population

Independents can support people with dementia, those at risk of malnutrition or falling and the socially isolated and lonely.

10 Dec 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Focusing on preventative health can deliver £8 for each £1 spent

Investing in preventative health is no longer a ‘nice to have’, but an economic and social priority, says a report from Deloitte, Google and the Royal Society.

09 Dec 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Winter workload increases

The launch of the children’s flu vaccination advance service comes as independents are already overstretched.

05 Nov 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Obesity in children aged 4-5 years hits record levels

Government says it “won’t look away” as new figures show obesity in children aged 4-5 years has hit a record high.

04 Nov 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Winter woes - sorted by self-care

Health literacy may be part of the reason people lack the confidence to treat common ailments during winter.

21 Oct 2025 , 1 Min Article

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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 , 1 Min Article

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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 , 1 Min Article

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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 , 1 Min Article

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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 , 1 Min Article

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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 , 2 Min Article

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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 , 1 Min Article

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