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NPA research will discover what patients think about community pharmacists prescribing

The National Pharmacy Association also wants to get a clearer picture of the challenges prescribing pharmacists face.

12 May 2026

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Boots launches £75 bone health scanning service

Boots pilots osteoporosis risk testing in 10 stores

12 May 2026

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Further action taken to minimise suicide risk from finasteride

MHRA recommends further measures to minimise risk of suicidal thoughts associated with finasteride and dutasteride.

12 May 2026

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CPE steps up search for East and North Midlands independent committee member

Lindsey Fairbrother resigned from the committee last month after selling Good Life Pharmacy in Hatton.

12 May 2026

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Winners in local and devolved elections must work in partnership with pharmacy

Numark chairman Harry McQuillan said he is looking forward to “new ideas and perspectives” on pharmacy from election winners.

11 May 2026

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Holding company for Scottish pharmacy chain enters administration

Amiry & Gilbride enters administration three years after it was first incorporated

11 May 2026

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Uncertainty with GP and pharmacy contracts a concern, says ICB chief pharmacist

Ewan Maule, director of medicines and pharmacy at North-East and North Cumbria ICB, said the GP contract was "vague".

11 May 2026

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NHS urges sector to ‘take the initiative’ on prescribing services

CPhO David Webb calls on ICBs and sector leaders to agree precribing service scope

11 May 2026

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Collective bargaining challenges in community pharmacy

Analysis: How is pharmacy's version of collective bargaining faring?

07 May 2026

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ONS report shows OTC medicines spending in UK fell two years in a row

The Office for National Statistics revealed real-terms spending fell between 2022 and 2024.

07 May 2026

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NHSE warns against auto-nominations in updated EPS standards

IT providers 'must not develop functionality' to change nomination choices says NHSE

07 May 2026

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Pharmacy First challenges: NHS 111 ‘referring dog bites and malaria patients’

Pharmacists air their frustration with inappropriate NHS 111 referrals

07 May 2026

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Border operation stops £4.6m of illegal medicines entering UK

Sedatives, ED drugs and other products seized through global effort says MHRA

07 May 2026

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Minister urged to give MPharm students full academic grant access

Minister Karin Smyth urged to grant full Learning Support Fund access to pharmacy students

06 May 2026

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Holland & Barrett teams up with DSP on medicated weight loss service

Phlo's weight loss service to be made available via the retailer's website

06 May 2026

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Australia’s biggest pharmacy chain enters UK market in JV with co-op

Chemist Warehouse announces joint venture agreement with employee-owned Greenlight Pharmacy

05 May 2026

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