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Criminals selling fake ‘DIY’ GLP-1 kits with syringe and powder separated

Northern Ireland officials warn of worrying new trend as DIY 'skinny jabs' seized

08 Aug 2025

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Testosterone deficiency in men should be included in national diabetes guidelines

Health experts said early testing for testosterone deficiency in men with and without type 2 diabetes will "reduce the health and cost impact" of the condition.

08 Aug 2025

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Fake Viagra tablets the most frequently intercepted drug by border forces

Viagra, Cialis and Tramadol top the counterfeit seizures league table

07 Aug 2025

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Pharmacist convicted of causing death by careless driving given warning by GPhC

Muhammad Shuaib pleaded guilty to driving a mechanically propelled vehicle without due care and attention after it collided with and killed a 92-year-old woman.

07 Aug 2025

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Lords committee launches inquiry into medicines shortages in the UK

The House of Lords Public Services Committee will look at the causes of shortages and effectiveness of current measures designed to address them.

06 Aug 2025

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Over 500 pharmacies in Northern Ireland sign up to Move More, Feel Better campaign

The scheme will see pharmacies display campaign materials and offer leaflets to the public with tips on becoming more active.

06 Aug 2025

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Keep an eye on staff theft, GPhC warns superintendents

Regulator sets out best practice to prevent medicines being 'diverted'

06 Aug 2025

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Supply notice issued as HRT patch discontinued

Progynova patches to be withdrawn from the market.

06 Aug 2025

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Ex-Boots manager suspended after codeine theft police caution

Pharmacist failed to report police caution to regulator within seven days.

06 Aug 2025

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Green Light Pharmacy opens to investors in change to co-op model

Chain seeks to move beyond full employee ownership and expand out of London

05 Aug 2025

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Pharmacies in Scotland urged to prepare for big increase in eye treatment prescriptions

The number of prescriptions written by independent prescriber community optometrists and sent for dispensing in pharmacies is set to rise.

05 Aug 2025

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Boots launches £90 weight management kit in home-testing partnership

Chain launches home testing kits for energy levels, testosterone and cholesterol

05 Aug 2025

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NHS withholds £9k from Jhoots over delayed market exit application

Jhoots fails in its appeal over breach notice decision for Lyme Regis branch

04 Aug 2025

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First ever gonorrhoea vaccine rolled out today but no role for pharmacies

NHS England told Independent Community Pharmacist the world's first ever gonorrhoea vaccine will not be available in pharmacies.

04 Aug 2025

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PDA: Labour must expand regulation of NHS managers to include private providers

The Pharmacists’ Defence Association said the Government's professional standards must cover private providers such as those who own multiple GP practices or community pharmacies.

04 Aug 2025

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Man caused ‘fear or alarm’ after shouting and swearing at pharmacy staff

Andrew Robertson, 40, reacted aggressively at a branch of Numark when told his weekly prescription was a day late. he will be sentenced on August 22.

01 Aug 2025

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