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Boots launches prescription order reminder text message service

Re-order prompts sent via text aimed at improving adherence, says chain

04 Aug 2026

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Healthera: We won’t remove web listings for non-partner pharmacies

Contractors air frustration with how the online platform directs repeat prescription orders.

19 Nov 2025

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RPS toolkit fails to address dispensing confusion, coroner rules after diabetic’s death

The assistant coroner for Cheshire Elizabeth Wheeler said 'a ‘month’ is being inconsistently defined. Sometimes it means 28 days, sometimes it is a calendar month".

04 Jul 2025

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NPA announces partnership with digital platform for pharmacies

NPA hopes the partnership will help members modernise their platforms

07 Oct 2022

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NHS app provided 16 million repeat prescriptions in 12 months

Over 3m GP appointments were booked through the app between June 2021 and May this year.

20 Jul 2022

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Alliance teams up with prescription app developer

Alliance teams up with Healthera to promote repeat prescription app to independents.

02 Aug 2021

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GPs asked to maximise use of eRD

General practices are being asked to increase the use of eRD as part of the response to the coronavirus pandemic.

30 Mar 2020

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Coroner raises concerns about repeat prescriptions

A coroner's report outlined concerns about pharmacists ordering repeat prescriptions without involving patients.

10 Jan 2020

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