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MHRA eases cold-chain transport requirements for Wegovy

Novo Nordisk gains MHRA approval for relaxed delivery requirements

27 Apr 2026

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CPWY launches survey to help pharmacy technicians deliver contraception service

Community Pharmacy West Yorkshire said its survey will help identify “local training needs” for pharmacy technicians.

27 Apr 2026

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NSAIDs and benzodiazepines most likely to be stopped in GP pharmacist reviews

New study looks at impact of structured medication reviews by GP pharmacists

27 Apr 2026

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Pharmacies are paying 14-15 times more for medicines since start of the year

National Pharmacy Association chair Oliver Picard urged Labour “to put more money in the system to guarantee supply for patients”.

27 Apr 2026

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Government embarks on meningitis drive in Dorset after discovery of three cases

The UK Health Security Agency is working with Dorset Council, the NHS and “local partners” to vaccinate pupils.

24 Apr 2026

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Pharmacies need to do better on weight loss services, says GPhC

Better clinical safeguards needed, says regulator

24 Apr 2026

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Patients face continuing Parkinson’s disease drug shortages, warns charity

Parkinson’s UK said it is trying to ensure Labour “does all it can to solve supply problems”.

23 Apr 2026

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Pharmacy2U announces ‘lead sponsorship’ of ITV daytime show

DSP to be lead sponsor of Loose Women for a year from April 27

23 Apr 2026

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Former Boots pharmacist who stole codeine has suspension extended by six months

Sam Haswell failed to tell the GPhC about a police caution from Northumbria Police for theft by employee within seven days.

23 Apr 2026

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Man to pay £1k compensation after 'threatening to kill' Day Lewis staff

IoW man ordered to pay £200 to five staff members after 'threatening to kill them'

23 Apr 2026

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‘UK-based pharmacist’ fights extradition to India over alleged arsenic killing

Ajith Kumar Mupparapu, 45, allegedly arranged for chilli powder and salt laced with arsenic to be sent to Sirisha Muttavarapu’s family.

22 Apr 2026

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Antrim pharmacist struck off after stealing 25,000 diazepam tablets

Employee of Medicare Pharmacy group 'abused his position' to steal diazepam, finds PSNI

22 Apr 2026

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Independents, listen up!

A lack of accessible services is forcing people to use DIY methods to deal with earwax. But independents can offer safe and effective support.

22 Apr 2026

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Expanding your hay fever care

Widening access to services in independents can reduce the reliance on GP appointments for allergy management.

22 Apr 2026

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RCP fills remaining vacancies on Board of Trustees

RCP appoints final three trustees and elects a final member from the Senate to complete Board of Trustees.

21 Apr 2026

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Consultants hired to prepare possible stock market listing for Boots

Advisers brought in by private equity owners for strategy overhaul at Boots

21 Apr 2026

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