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Sexually Transmitted Infections

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First ever gonorrhoea vaccine will be rolled out in August via sexual health services

Researchers at Imperial College London believe the vaccine could prevent 100,000 cases and save the health service over £7.9 million in the next 10 years.

23 May 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Sex education

Pharmacy teams are ideally placed to advise customers about their sexual health concerns and the resources available to them.

14 Feb 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Gonorrhoea diagnoses in England hits highest number in 105 years

The UK Health Security Agency said over 85,000 diagnoses were reported in 2023, the highest since records began in 1918.

20 Aug 2024 , 2 Min Article

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New STD diagnoses in England on the rise, latest data reveals

There were 401,800 new diagnoses last year compared with 383,789 in 2022 which was a 4.7 per cent increase.

05 Jun 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Sexual healing

Amidst an alarming increase in STI infections in the UK and funding cuts to sexual health services, more people will be looking to the pharmacy for help.

12 Feb 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Let's talk about sex

Last year’s POM to P switch of the mini pill highlighted the important role pharmacies play in supporting the nation’s sexual health.

14 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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