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NPA: Government must ‘turbo-charge’ Pharmacy First in NHS 10-year plan

An analysis by the National Pharmacy Association found having a service similar to the one in Scotland could save 14 million GP appointments each year.

06 Jun 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Special report: Healthy hubs for women

Women’s health hubs offer a range of benefits, clinical and economic. But the government's focus on the initiative may be shifting.

04 Jun 2025 , 1 Min Article

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First ever gonorrhoea vaccine will be rolled out in August via sexual health services

Researchers at Imperial College London believe the vaccine could prevent 100,000 cases and save the health service over £7.9 million in the next 10 years.

23 May 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Survey shows importance of HCPs in fostering health self-care

While 89 per cent of respondents to survey reported confidence in maintaining a healthy lifestyle, only 62 per cent felt confident managing common illnesses.

20 May 2025 , 3 Min Article

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Poll shows pharmacies the most accessible healthcare location

CPE and the Taskforce for Lung Health back a greater role for pharmacies in supporting lung health, saying this could help prevent another winter health crisis.

20 May 2025 , 2 Min Article

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Chief pharmaceutical officer plays down prospect of pharmacies providing weight loss jabs

David Webb said there is an appetite within Government to explore “different” ways of delivering them outside of general practice.

19 May 2025 , 1 Min Article

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NPA welcomes reports of UK-wide trial of pharmacy NHS weight loss jabs

National Pharmacy Association chair Olivier Picard cautioned pharmacies must be properly funded to provide injections on the NHS.

02 May 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Jhoots pharmacy issued with enforcement notice, another closes amid resignation claims

A Jhoots branch in Folkestone allegedly breached its tenancy agreement while one in Devon closed, prompting a local councillor to accuse it of “broken multiple promises”.

30 Apr 2025 , 1 Min Article