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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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The Golden Dose

The most common exchange is over steroid packs. I can’t take any more middle-class, self-entitled abuse, says Terry Maguire.

07 Jul 2026

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Tackling the weight of misinformation

Weight loss injections are growing in popularity but independents can help patients interpret conflicting information.

28 Apr 2026

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Warnings about POM public advertising haven’t been heeded

When it comes to regulations, I can’t decide if memories are short or the messaging has been weak, says Neil Trainis.

18 Feb 2026

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Stand firm, stand strong

My hope for 2026 is if we feel the terms of funding talks are unacceptable, we come together with a clear ‘no’, says Nick Kaye.

13 Jan 2026

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Pharmacy could manage obesity – but are we up for it?

Addressing the problem at scale will be a challenge in Northern Ireland within existing service frameworks, says Terry Maguire.

09 Dec 2025

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Weight management – a holistic, long-term approach

Independent pharmacists can reframe how we approach weight loss, says Mandeep Mudhar, the head of Alphega Pharmacy UK.

17 Sep 2025

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Mounjaro madness

The announcement Eli Lilly made about Mounjaro threw us into uncertainty, says Nick Kaye.

26 Aug 2025

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The politics of skinny pens

It’s perverse that Wegovy and Mounjaro are being positioned as a key solution to the obesity problem, says Terry Maguire.

04 Feb 2025

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Public not convinced by weight loss jabs suggests Ipsos survey

The public is split over whether weight-loss injections should be offered on the NHS, with 37 per cent for and 32 per cent opposed.

26 Nov 2024

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Weight loss medicines – what you need to know

Pharmacists must be aware of critical factors when supplying weight loss medications to ensure safety and compliance.

09 Aug 2024

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