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Novo Nordisk launches once-a-day Wegovy Pill in US market

Manufacturer claims latest launch 'opens new possibilities' for weight loss

06 Jan 2026 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacist who made nearly 700 fraudulent NMS claims suspended

Riza Shahid Ali falsified a record to show an NMS intervention occurred on August 18, 2022 even though the patient died on May 14, 2021.

06 Jan 2026 , 1 Min Article

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NHS Online hospital to cover nine conditions when launched in 2027

Menopause and prostate problems among priorities for NHS Online hospital when it launches next year.

06 Jan 2026 , 1 Min Article

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ITV News reports photo-editing software used to obtain weight management drugs

GPhC responds to ITV News report that people using photo-editing software to obtain weight management medicines.

06 Jan 2026 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacist struck off after failing to self-report cocaine conviction

Pharmacist's integrity 'can no longer be relied upon' says regulator

05 Jan 2026 , 1 Min Article

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NPA chair accuses Labour of broken promises after ‘appalling’ clawback ‘bombshell’

The NHS Business Services Authority last month announced a £16.8 million reduction in medicine margin per quarter.

05 Jan 2026 , 1 Min Article

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NPA warns public about unregulated suppliers of weight loss jabs as demand surges

A poll commissioned by the National Pharmacy Association indicated 3.3 million UK adults are likely to use the treatment in the new year.

02 Jan 2026 , 1 Min Article

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Another 68 Jhoots branches acquired by Allied Pharmacies

Lloyds Bank submitted a high court application on Monday to appoint an administrator for Jhoots Chemist, trading as Jhoots Pharmacy.

02 Jan 2026 , 1 Min Article

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Hallett elected interim chair of Welsh Pharmacy Board

Liz Hallett elected interim chair of the Welsh Pharmacy Board, to serve until March 2026.

23 Dec 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Happy Christmas and best wishes for a (more) prosperous 2026!

Season's greetings from Pharmacy Magazine, Independent Community Pharmacist, P3 and Training Matters.

23 Dec 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Many pharmacies 'hanging on by a thread' says CPE

Over 80 per cent of pharmacy owners are concerned about their business, with a further 2.6 per cent ‘very concerned’, says latest CPE poll.

23 Dec 2025 , 1 Min Article

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PDA and Superdrug enter into trade union agreement

Announcement follows February poll of Superdrug employee pharmacists

19 Dec 2025 , 1 Min Article

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GPhC issues methotrexate warning amid 'emerging concerns'

GPhC raises flag after patient receives wrong dosage instructions

19 Dec 2025 , 1 Min Article

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'Burnt out' rural pharmacist breached RP rules after temporary removal

Overworked rural pharmacist fell behind with CD logs and renewal fees, PSNI hears

18 Dec 2025 , 1 Min Article

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CCA 'strongly disagrees' with proposed Level 4 qualifications for pharmacy technicians

Trade body says changing qualification could lead to £150m in higher costs

18 Dec 2025 , 1 Min Article

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ASA bans three social media ads for promoting weight loss POMs

Ads promoted presciption medicines and played on body insecurities says watchdog

17 Dec 2025 , 1 Min Article

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