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NHS is underutilising pharmacists’ skills in tackling polypharmacy, warns NPA chief

National Pharmacy Association chief executive Henry Gregg was responding to a Times investigation revealing “an over-prescribing epidemic”.

08 Sep 2026

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Boots pilots blood type self-testing to help increase blood donations

Boots branches in south London and Birmingham are providing 25,000 free kits to help improve treatment of sickle cell disease.

07 Sep 2026

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Allergy prescriptions dispensed in England increased by two million in five years

Fexofenadine, branded Allevia or Treathay, was the most dispensed antihistamine with 7,058,089 items in 2025-26.

03 Aug 2026

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UKHSA research exposes parents’ misconceptions about antibiotic use

Over a third of parents mistakenly believe antibiotics are always needed when a child has an ear infection.

12 Mar 2026

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A tiny, big problem

Whether we like to believe it or not, parasitic infections are common, especially in households with young children. Training Matters explores how pharmacy teams can help customers spot and treat them.

11 Sep 2025

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RSV vaccine 82 per cent effective in preventing hospitalisation in older people

The UK Health Security Agency study, found the vaccine was “highly effective” in preventing hospitalisation in older people with a chronic respiratory condition and those living with immunosuppression.

01 Aug 2025

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UKHSA reminds people to stay tick aware this summer

Officials warn public to look out spreading ‘bullseye’ rash at the site of tick bite – the most common symptom.

01 Aug 2025

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PDA claims Tesco has failed to tell staff which branches will close

The Pharmacists’ Defence Association said a lack of details may cause anxiety for pharmacists and heap pressure on other pharmacies.

03 Mar 2025

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Paydens and Drinkaware join forces over alcohol campaign

Pharmacists are using a screening tool to assess and advise on people’s drinking habits.

27 Feb 2025

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Pharmacies can help combat falling vaccine uptake

Time to “awaken the sleeping giant” and commission pharmacies to administer more NHS vaccines.

26 Feb 2025

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One in five adults living with diabetes or prediabetes

The UK is facing a ‘hidden health crisis’, charity warns.

06 Feb 2025

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Promising start for RSV vaccination programme

The new maternal Respiratory Syncytial Virus vaccine rolled out in September saw more than one in three women giving birth during the month receiving the jab.

30 Jan 2025

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Wiltshire Council considers application for pharmacy in 'repurposed' shipping container

The council said it will make a decision by January 10 next year at the latest.

27 Nov 2024

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Drug deaths on the rise in England and Wales – nearly half involved an opiate

The Office for National Statistics said 5,448 deaths related to drug poisoning, equating to 93 deaths per million people, were recorded in 2023.

24 Oct 2024

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