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Scottish Government must give part-time pharmacists and locums IP training

The Pharmacists’ Defence Association said pharmacists faced “an insurmountable challenge to meet eligibility criteria”.

03 Sep 2026

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MHRA suspends use, supply and sale of Avacopan Vifor to new patients

The medicines regulator said the study underpinning the drug's authorisation can no longer be relied on to demonstrate its efficacy.

02 Sep 2026

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Pharmacist Support adopts person-centred approach

Pharmacist Support has updated its website to make navigation simpler, and presentation more person-centred

02 Sep 2026

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RCPharm criticises Scottish Government over GP walk-in centres

Three health bodies said the initial 16 walk-in centres will cost £36 million compared to £7.5 million for Pharmacy First in 1,200 pharmacies.

01 Sep 2026

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Around 100 pharmacies in England to provide free cholesterol check-ups this autumn

A pilot will see pharmacies offer eligible patients a pin-prick test which will analyse cholesterol in seven minutes.

01 Sep 2026

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RCPharm: Labour’s failure to give pharmacy students full access to learning fund is disappointing

The Royal College of Pharmacy has criticised Labour over the NHS Learning Support Fund.

01 Sep 2026

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Adulterated prescription and recreational drugs a growing problem in the UK

A Public Health Wales report revealed diazepam was the most commonly identified substance.

28 Aug 2026

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Judge rejects pharmacy’s entry appeal over undeclared FtP investigation

Superintendent ‘doubled down’ when asked about 2017 investigation, finds tribunal

27 Aug 2026

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Well launches ‘expanded’ weight service with 20-minute store consultations

Consultations assess heart rate and blood pressure as well as treatment suitability

27 Aug 2026

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Contractor struck off for Government grant fraud during Covid-19 pandemic

Pharmacy owner forged quotes from premises improvement and energy companies

27 Aug 2026

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Online pharmacy warned over testosterone blood testing ads

Facebook ads ‘misinterpreted’ low testosterone studies finds ASA

26 Aug 2026

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Cases of gastro illness Giardia in England hit highest level for 10 years

Cases rose from 5,450 in 2024 to 6,069 in 2025 and last year’s figure was above pre-pandemic levels.

26 Aug 2026

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Pharmacy contractors in Scotland helping first-time buyers on the rise

Christie and Co said "a notable trend" was contractors providing “a significant proportion of the deposit” needed to secure funding.

26 Aug 2026

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NICE recommends two sublingual immunotherapy treatments for allergic rhinitis

NICE has published two new technology appraisals recommending sublingual immunotherapy treatments for people with allergic rhinitis

26 Aug 2026

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NPA launches prescribing support programme

The NPA has launched a support programme for independent prescribers in community pharmacy

26 Aug 2026

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PDA publishes pharmacy AI guidance

The Pharmacists' Defence Association (PDA) has published guidance on the safe and effective use of AI in pharmacy

25 Aug 2026

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