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Less than a third aware of some pharmacy services, finds NPA

NPA polling reveals gaps in awareness when it comes to Pharmacy First treatment options

05 Nov 2026

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Some pharmacies already out of first-line flu vaccines, warns CPE

First-line flu vaccine stock ‘under pressure’ says negotiator

03 Nov 2026

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NHS urges conflict of interest caution as it green-lights IP service

Publication of IP specification gives legal basis for service to commence

29 Oct 2026

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Over a third of Scottish people use Pharmacy First at least once a year

Service widely used by members of the public, Government statistics reveal

28 Oct 2026

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‘Postcode lottery’: GLP-1s ‘out of reach’ for most adults say MPs

NHS England’s Mounjaro rollout too slow, says health select committee

26 Oct 2026

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MHRA withdraws authorisation for chikungunya vaccine

Benefits of IXCHIQ vaccine ‘no longer outweigh the risks’ says MHRA

20 Oct 2026

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Some antidepressant PILs to highlight risk of persistent sexual dysfunction

MHRA reinforces warnings around PSSD and suicidal ideation following review

19 Oct 2026

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UK ‘not immune’ from drug industry influencing prescribing patterns

New Cochrane review looks at impact of promotional strategies on prescribing patterns

09 Oct 2026

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All pharmacies in Wales can now receive electronic prescriptions

Chief pharmacist says EPS rollout part of ‘much wider transformation’ of community pharmacies’ role

29 Sep 2026

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IPA calls for return of MUR service to tackle polypharmacy

Bring back MURs to prevent medicines-related harm, says trade body

15 Sep 2026

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Pharmacy First expansion will see pharmacists operate “beyond their training”, warns doctors body

The Doctors’ Association UK said GPs can deal with the “hidden complexities of patients presenting" with minor illness.

14 Sep 2026

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Two SSPs issued for lansoprazole orodispersible tablets

Shortage protocols for two strengths issued until January 15

10 Sep 2026

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Antidepressant prescriptions on the increase in England, reveals latest NHSBSA figures

The NHS Business Services Authority revealed 24.2 million antidepressant items were prescribed in Q.1 of 2026-27.

10 Sep 2026

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Migraine among five new Pharmacy First conditions in autumn expansion

Migraine, children’s rhinitis and acne among new conditions announced by NHSE

10 Sep 2026

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NPA chair urges health secretary to convene medicines supply chain taskforce

National Pharmacy Association chair Olivier Picard urged Yvette Cooper to address supply “fragility” after another serious shortage protocol was announced.

09 Sep 2026

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NHS is underutilising pharmacists’ skills in tackling polypharmacy, warns NPA chief

National Pharmacy Association chief executive Henry Gregg was responding to a Times investigation revealing “an over-prescribing epidemic”.

08 Sep 2026

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