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NHS diabetes budget soars as Mounjaro spend up 340-fold

Mounjaro 'emerges as new cost driver' in latest NHSBSA annual report

21 Aug 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Day Lewis and PocDoc team up in weight management push

Partnership means pharmacy group can take a more holistic approach to its weight management services.

28 Jul 2025 , 1 Min Article

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No more sugarcoating

Diabetes is a chronic condition which requires constant vigilance, making the number of undiagnosed diabetics extremely concerning.

13 Nov 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Call for urgent review of NHS obesity strategy due to huge demand for new therapies

Over 200 clinicians are calling for an urgent review of obesity treatment services in England in response to an “unprecedented public demand” for new pharmaceutical therapies.

17 Oct 2024 , 3 Min Article

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NHS plans to give Mounjaro to 250k patients over three years to tackle obesity

NICE consults on proposals to roll out GLP-1 receptor agonist to critical target groups

08 Oct 2024 , 1 Min Article

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The weight of the world

Children and young people are suffering through an obesity crisis, with UK statistics showing worrying upward trends for the future.

19 Aug 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Key clinical developments in 2023

This module is suitable for use as part of pharmacists’ continuing professional development, a key component of the revalidation process. After reading this module in the magazine or online at pharmacymagazine.co.uk, you can include it in your personal Pharmacy Magazine revalidation record.

02 Jan 2024 , 20 Min Module

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Weight loss drugs: should we believe the hype?

Does the repurposing of incretin-based therapies as anti-obesity agents warrant all the hype? And can the NHS deliver such medications equitably, safely and sustainably, given the recent problems with shortages as demand soars?

04 Oct 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Let’s get started

Helping overweight and obese customers to lose weight can change and save lives. Here's how pharmacy can help individuals make small lifestyle changes that are safe and sustainable

13 Sep 2023 , 1 Min Article

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No role models?

With an obesity crisis weighing on the small shoulders of the UK’s children and teens, can community pharmacies help parents demonstrate healthy habits for better futures?

14 Jun 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Keeping women well

There are many common women's health problems that can benefit from fast intervention, and pharmacy teams can help.

12 Jan 2021 , 5 Min Article

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Teenage diet concerns

Are teenagers' diets sufficiently balanced to ensure they grow into healthy adults? Evidence suggests they're not

10 Dec 2020 , 4 Min Article

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Tackling teenage sleep issues

The Covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated an already tired situation when it comes to young people and sleep.

11 Nov 2020 , 5 Min Article

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The obesity agenda

Obesity has been moving up the Government’s agenda in recent years, but the UK population is still piling on the pounds. 

13 Oct 2020 , 4 Min Article

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Supporting men's health

Men are less engaged with healthcare services than women, but pharmacy teams can ensure they don't suffer in silence.

12 Oct 2020 , 5 Min Article

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Get involved to improve children's health

Pharmacists have a unique opportunity to build trusting relationships with parents to influence the long-term health prospects of their children. Find out the most important ways you can get involved.

01 Jul 2020 , 4 Min Article

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