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Warnings about ofloxacin risk provide ‘insufficient safeguards’, says coroner after suicide

An inquest heard Alexander Mulroney took his own life after taking the fluoroquinolone antibiotic.

02 Nov 2026

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University launches support network for pharmacists supervising trainees

The University of Hertfordshire has created a support network for supervisors and designated prescribing practitioners to share their experiences.

02 Nov 2026

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Bayer Learning Zone

Training tools to support your self-care advice, brought to you by Bayer

30 Oct 2026

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Pharmacist who took lorazepam without permission has suspension extended

George Mwiti Mbwii was originally suspended for four months in June after he took the drug from the hospital where he worked.

29 Oct 2026

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Number of pharmacists employed in PCNs falls slightly, NHS data shows

NHS England data revealed 5,738 pharmacists were employed via ARRS in September compared with 5,740 in August.

28 Oct 2026

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Pharmacist convicted for refusing to give breath sample after crash warned by GPhC

Mohammed Umer Sabir was arrested in December 2023 after crashing into a parked vehicle in Rotherham.

28 Oct 2026

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Medicine prescribed after heart attack or stroke recalled by manufacturer

Xeal Pharma said all strengths of Clopidogrel Oral Suspension and Clopidogrel Oral Solution products contain less than the required amount of clopidogrel.

27 Oct 2026

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Royal College of Pharmacy urges Labour to use pharmacists to tackle corridor care

Chair of the College's English Pharmacy Advisory Council Mahendra Patel said pharmacists can reduce hospital admissions as a result of harm caused by medicines.

27 Oct 2026

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Well Pharmacy launches hearing care service in over 300 UK branches

The service will provide free ear health and hearing checks, advice, private earwax removal and onward referral to specialist audiology.

26 Oct 2026

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Prescribing of endometriosis and fibroid medicines in England triples over 12 months

Over 12,000 people were prescribed relugolix CT or linzagolix in 2025-26, nearly three times the 4,100 people prescribed the drugs in 2024-25.

26 Oct 2026

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Pharmacies in East London take part in cholesterol-lowering drug trial

The scheme will initially see Anjis Dispensing Chemist in Waltham Forest and branches of Rohpharm Pharmacy in Ilford and Plaistow administer medication.

23 Oct 2026

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Discover more about Difflam

Tap through our exciting new micro-learning format to discover more about Difflam’s role in oral pain relief in minutes

22 Oct 2026

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Pharmacist who prescribed high-risk medicines unsafely suspended after patient’s death

William Terry Obeng prescribed propranolol to a patient with a history of poor mental health and self-harm in 2021.

22 Oct 2026

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Pharmacists cannot do ‘more for less’, warns PDA as Labour plans 2.4% pay rise

The PDA said the Government's evidence was not framed around "what is needed to recruit, retain and properly reward the workforce”.

21 Oct 2026

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Supporting customers with haemorrhoids

Learn how to help customers ease the discomfort of haemorrhoids with suitable recommendations and self-care advice

19 Oct 2026

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Managing indigestion on the go

Understand the difference between indigestion, acid reflux and heartburn and the different ways to treat indigestion and help prevent symptom recurrence

19 Oct 2026

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