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APPG urges Labour to publish view on pharmacists' flexibilities to stop shortages

The All-Party Pharmacy Group wants pharmacists to supply a different strength or formulation of medicines when there are shortages.

15 Oct 2026

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NPA says ‘fund pharmacies’ after Policy Exchange calls for commissioning of dispensing doctors

A Policy Exchange report said dispensing GPs should be commissioned when unviable pharmacies have also been commissioned.

13 Oct 2026

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Pharmacy Show: Don't wait for IP funding to improve, get on with training

National Pharmacy Association chair Olivier Picard warned pharmacists to get on with IP training.

12 Oct 2026

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Number of smokers in England falls to fewer than one in 10 for first time

The proportion of smokers fell to 9.5 per cent last year from 10.4 per cent in 2024.

07 Oct 2026

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Pharmacy to run cardiac screening tests for Southall FC players and staff

Rahul Puri, a pharmacist at Puri Pharmacy, said the initiative will "address the practical barriers to access screening” for clubs outside professional football.

05 Oct 2026

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NPA: Creon and Estradot’s record as UK’s longest drugs shortages is deeply depressing

National Pharmacy Association chair Olivier Picard urged Labour to “urgently” publish the outcome of a public consultation on dispensing flexibilities.

02 Oct 2026

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Royal College of Pharmacy urges Scottish Government to do more to stop rising drug deaths

The Royal College of Pharmacy said the government failed to implement its 2021 recommendations.

24 Sep 2026

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Hounslow Council raises awareness of sexual health services in pharmacies

The campaign has two films which Hounslow Council said “challenges perceptions of what pharmacies offer".

15 Sep 2026

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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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In with the new

This time of year can feel daunting for customers as they reflect on the past 12 months and look forward to what’s to come, all while dealing with freezing temperatures and little sunlight.

12 Dec 2025

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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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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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