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Health minister hints migraine could be added to Pharmacy First in Lords debate

Baroness Merron was asked if Labour will “include and fund” migraine in the scheme.

24 Mar 2026

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Detecting diabetes nationwide

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

17 Mar 2026

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Boosting independents’ clinical confidence

The addition of depression to the New Medicine Service isn’t just another service – it’s a real-world opportunity, says Trevor Gore.

02 Feb 2026

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Employing pharmacists in GP practices improves quality of prescribing, says study

Researchers at the University of Manchester found the number of opioids, antibiotics and anxiolytics prescribed fell.

04 Feb 2025

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Research will lead to rethink in how thyroid medicines are prescribed

Students from the University of Sunderland said their research found levothyroxine can impact bone health.

14 Aug 2024

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Clinical briefing: Dementia – lessons from history

Dementia researchers image brains, search for biomarkers and scan genomes. Perhaps they also need to look beyond high-tech and into the past...

22 Apr 2024

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PMR limitations contributed to infant’s tragic death, says coroner

Lack of special prescription options contributed to morphine mix-up, says coroner

08 Sep 2023

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MHRA reminder of risks of taking NSAIDs in late pregnancy

Reminder that the use of systemic NSAIDs is contraindicated in the last trimester of pregnancy (after 28 weeks of pregnancy)

27 Jun 2023

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Tirzepatide not recommended in latest NICE diabetes guidance

More evidence needed on the clinical and cost-effectiveness before it can be recommended for use in type 2 diabetes, says NICE

27 Jun 2023

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New research coalition builds on pharmacy's inclusivity opportunity

Pharmacy is at the heart of a new Oxford research coalition which aims to build on pandemic experience.

18 May 2023

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Pharmacy teams make 33k safety interventions in OAC audit

Pharmacy teams offered advice and clinical interventions to tens of thousands during audit

31 Mar 2023

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Why is nobody talking about back pain?

The ill-informed might be tempted to take a strong opioid like Oxycontin to deal with back pain but it’s wrong, says Peter Kelly.

17 Jan 2023

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PSNC announces mandatory valproate audit for 2022-23

Pharmacies must complete a six-week audit before March 31

15 Nov 2022

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Twelve serious shortage protocols for HRT products extended by DHSC

The SSPs were due to expire on October 28 but have been extended across the UK.

03 Nov 2022

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MHRA recalls batches of stemetil

Sanofi recalls batches of Stemetil Syrup, while SSP for Combisal 125mcg/25mcg inhalers ends today

07 Oct 2022

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We need to speak the same language

Medicine adherence has not been helped by the inclusive pharmacy practice workstream, says Mohammed Hussain.

16 Sep 2022

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