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RCPharm criticises Scottish Government over GP walk-in centres

Three health bodies said the initial 16 walk-in centres will cost £36 million compared to £7.5 million for Pharmacy First in 1,200 pharmacies.

01 Sep 2026

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Eli Lilly ‘confident’ orders placed by UK pharmacies for Foundayo will be fulfilled

Eli Lilly said supplies of Foundayo are "sufficient to meet clinical need" after its launch on private prescription yesterday.

24 Aug 2026

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Industrial, nuclear, terrorist incidents…all in a day’s work

NHS England's expectation of us raises big moral questions, says Newquay-based pharmacist Nick Kaye.

24 Aug 2026

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Wegovy pills raise the stakes for pharmacies

The launch of Wegovy pills has created commercial opportunities for independents who should be cautious, says Richard Hough.

24 Aug 2026

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Limiting blood pressure tests in pharmacies is madness. But scheming? Surely not

Was a motion to end pharmacy BP checks at the Local Medical Committee conference and government announcement that tests will be limited coincidental?

21 Aug 2026

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Pharmacy facing 100 per cent rent rise gets support from Labour and Reform UK

Carewell Chemist in West Drayton may be forced to leave after 35 years if Hillingdon Council increases its rent.

19 Aug 2026

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Shaping independent pharmacy’s success

A pharmacy entering September with its clinical services fully staffed and understood by local practices is in a strong position, says Dr Chris Martin.

18 Aug 2026

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Pharmacies in East Midlands start trialling NHS-funded oesophageal cancer test

Patients with persistent heartburn or acid reflux have been tested by five pharmacies using the capsule sponge test EndoSign.

07 Aug 2026

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DHSC issues eighth serious shortage protocol for Creon

The latest update, issued yesterday, extends the SSP, which was due to expire today, until Friday October 2, 2026.

07 Aug 2026

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Analysis: Cigarettes could go up in smoke!

Less than half of local authorities in England commission stop smoking services in pharmacies. But national commissioning could hugely increase provision.

07 Aug 2026

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Medicines supply issue notifications in first six months lower than previous years, DHSC claims

A Government report said manufacturing problems were most commonly reported to be the root cause of supply issues last year.

05 Aug 2026

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National pilot to improve newly qualified pharmacists’ confidence prescribing launched

The Pharmacist Enhanced Practice Pathway offers modular online learning, workshops and supervised learning.

04 Aug 2026

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Pharmacies in England deliver nearly 90,000 meningitis B vaccines in two weeks

NHS England said pharmacies administered 89,261 first doses as of Friday, July 31. The catch-up programme began on July 20.

03 Aug 2026

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NHSE: Pharmacies should help people caught up in industrial, nuclear and terrorist incidents

NHS England said pharmacies should offer support and advice to people “self-presenting with minor injuries or health concerns following an incident”.

31 Jul 2026

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Viatris made ‘difficult decision’ not to supply flu vaccine for 2026-27 UK season

Viatris said it wanted “to give customers sufficient time to secure alternative supply".

27 Jul 2026

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The Michael Jackson drug - a very strange conversation

Pharmacist and stand-up comedian Peter Kelly recalls one of the strangest conversations he ever heard in his pharmacy.

21 Jul 2026

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