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Public health,

UKHSA research exposes parents’ misconceptions about antibiotic use

Over a third of parents mistakenly believe antibiotics are always needed when a child has an ear infection.

12 Mar 2026 , 1 Min Article

Nutrition & weight management,

‘Physically active’ patients to get discount on Boots weight loss service

Health insurer offers customers up to 25% discount on Boots Online Doctor service

12 Mar 2026 , 1 Min Article

Public health,

Pharmacists analyse substances as part of London’s first drug-checking service

Pharmacists will test substances handed over by the public to help build early warning systems and reduce harm.

12 Mar 2026 , 1 Min Article

Medication safety,

NPA teams up with kidney charity to warn against NSAID over-reliance

Kidney Care UK and NPA teaming up on March awareness campaign

12 Mar 2026 , 1 Min Article

Medicines,

Weight loss drugs available in fish and chip shops – tighter regulation needed

The London Assembly Health Committee urged Labour to halt the supply of medicines through illicit markets.

11 Mar 2026 , 1 Min Article

Regulations,

Ex-Tesco pharmacy manager suspended after series of ‘basic’ errors

'The risk to patients would have been obvious to any pharmacist,' finds GPhC

11 Mar 2026 , 1 Min Article