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Chronic hepatitis C infections fall in England, latest data shows

However, about one in three people who injected drugs said needle and syringe provisions are not good enough.

07 Apr 2026 , 1 Min Article

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NI health minister rules out removing clawback to bolster pharmacy by £20 million

Mike Nesbitt told the Northern Ireland Assembly allowing pharmacies to keep the money was “a bridge too far”.

02 Apr 2026 , 1 Min Article

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Increased access to Wegovy is welcome but Labour can go further, say pharmacy bodies

NICE recommended that Wegovy is made available on the NHS to people with cardiovascular disease.

01 Apr 2026 , 2 Min Article

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Sexually transmitted Shigella on rise as antibiotic resistance concerns grow

The latest figures, published today, reveal there were 2,560 diagnoses last year, rising from 2,052 in 2023 and 2,318 in 2024.

26 Mar 2026 , 1 Min Article

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Coroner challenges Streeting on epilepsy medication availability after tragic death

The senior coroner for Bedfordshire and Luton said there were concerns about access to medicine following the death of 58-year-old Paul Nash.

26 Mar 2026 , 1 Min Article

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Health minister hints migraine could be added to Pharmacy First in Lords debate

Baroness Merron was asked if Labour will “include and fund” migraine in the scheme.

24 Mar 2026 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacists felt like an ‘afterthought’ which was ‘demoralising’, says Covid report

Baroness Heather Hallett said pharmacists were “not treated the same” as other health professionals.

20 Mar 2026 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacies in Wales carried out record number of common health consultations

Pharmacies provided 462,000 consultations as part of the Common Ailments Service between April 2024 and March 2025.

16 Mar 2026 , 1 Min Article

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E-module: Managing summer skin problems

Update your knowledge to help prevent and manage summer skin problems

23 Feb 2026 , 8 Min Module

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Pharmacies can deliver more flu jabs if GPs refuse to vaccinate, says CCA chief

However, Company Chemists’ Association chief executive Malcolm Harrison said pharmacy’s funding must be increased.

19 Feb 2026 , 1 Min Article

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We need to talk

Pharmacy teams can play a huge role in encouraging male customers to address symptoms that should not be ignored.

12 Feb 2026 , 1 Min Article

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Government expands RSV vaccine programme

Adults aged 80 and over and residents in care homes in England will be offered a vaccination from April 1 this year.

02 Feb 2026 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy-led clozapine scheme slashes in-patient admissions, says NHS trust

Deploying clinical pharmacy teams to mental health has improved outcomes, says trust.

20 Jan 2026 , 2 Min Article

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Mental health is wealth

Research shows that women are more likely than men to suffer from mental health problems. Training Matters finds out more about the conditions customers may be struggling with, and how you can help.

19 Jan 2026 , 1 Min Article

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CPE: There’s no national flu vaccine shortage but there are isolated cases

Community Pharmacy England chief executive Janet Morrison said pharmacies struggling to access vaccines was "dependent on location”.

15 Dec 2025 , 1 Min Article

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