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Pharmacies battling Sanofi flu jab ‘supply challenges’ ahead of autumn launch

Some providers have reportedly had their Supemtek vaccine orders cancelled

21 Aug 2026

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Lincolnshire Co-op partners with addiction service to improve naloxone access

Thirty-six pharmacies will supply Prenoxad naloxone to people at risk of an overdose alongside Lincolnshire Recovery Partnership.

21 Aug 2026

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NPA: Rates hike could force ‘hundreds’ of pharmacies out of business

NPA warns some members have seen business rates triple

21 Aug 2026

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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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MHRA encourages manufacturers to pursue microbiome medicine licences

Position paper sets out path to pursue licences for microbiota-based treatments

20 Aug 2026

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Boots told off by ASA after customer unable to redeem face lotion voucher

Boots failed to ensure newspaper promotion ‘avoided disappointment’ says watchdog

19 Aug 2026

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Davidsons Chemists footprint rises to 58 with acquisition of Angus independent

Davidsons announces acquisition of Edzell Pharmacy

19 Aug 2026

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Pharmacy facing 100 per cent rent rise gets support from Labour and Reform UK

Carewell Chemist in West Drayton may be forced to leave after 35 years if Hillingdon Council increases its rent.

19 Aug 2026

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‘No guidance’ for drug administration timelines in mental health crises, finds coroner

Inquest hears of delays in prescribing diazepam to man with failing mental health

19 Aug 2026

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Pharmacist Support rolls out mental health and wellbeing resources for trainees

The charity's resources are designed to help trainee pharmacists handle the challenges of their first year in pharmacy.

18 Aug 2026

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Researchers says health checks have ‘significant survival benefit’ in identifying CVD

The study analysed electronic primary care records for 158,645 patients registered with GPs in Lambeth between 2009 and 2023.

18 Aug 2026

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Welsh minor ailments service ‘worth its weight in gold’ say patients

Study finds CAS users overwhelmingly rate the service as ‘excellent’

18 Aug 2026

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Cheltenham pharmacy sold out of administration in under a week

Spa Pharmacy sold rapidly after falling into financial difficulty

18 Aug 2026

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Coroner: Prisoner died after furosemide FP10 could not be actioned over the weekend

Diuretic prescription went unprocessed for five days, finds Dorset coroner

17 Aug 2026

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Online superintendent warned over Mounjaro supplies to anorexic patient

Superintendent prescribed Mounjaro to patient with anorexia five times

17 Aug 2026

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NICE recommends glycopyrronium cream as an option for hyperhidrosis

NICE has recommended glycopyrronium bromide (Axhidrox) cream as a treatment option for adults with severe primary axillary hyperhidrosis

17 Aug 2026

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