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Prescription items for diabetes in England increased 135 per cent over 10 years

An NHS Business Services Authority report reveals 83 million items were prescribed to 4.1 million patients at a total cost of £2.3 billion in 2025-26.

20 Aug 2026

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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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Diabetes items prescribed in England rose by 21 million between 2016 and 2024

The NHS Business Services Authority said 71 million items were prescribed in 2023-24.

08 Aug 2024

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Nutrition and medicines: part three

Nutrition, medicines and myths: evolution of pharmacy practice.

08 Dec 2023

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Diabetes drug authorised for weight loss and weight management

Mounjaro, also known as tirzepatide, has been authorised by the MHRA for weight loss and weight management in people aged 18 and over.

10 Nov 2023

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Diabetes drug shortages not expected to resolve until mid-2024

Supply problems having “significant impact” on clinicians and causing “anxiety and concern” for patients.

24 Aug 2023

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Diabetes prescribing rises by a record 7 per cent in a year

NHS BSA reports that 66 million diabetes drug items were prescribed in 2021-22

10 Aug 2023

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Taking control of diabetes

According to Diabetes UK, around 17 million people could be at increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 2030 unless prevention services are improved.

01 Apr 2023

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