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NHS to launch 42 neighbourhood health services in September

Government sets a tight deadline for getting local services up and running

10 Jul 2025 , 1 Min Article

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'World first': MHRA approves non-hormonal treatment for hot flushes in menopause

MHRA boasts world first as it approves Lynkuet for vasomotor symptoms in menopause

09 Jul 2025 , 1 Min Article

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NHSE confirms autumn flu and Covid vaccination programmes

Flu and Covid programmes to run from 1 October to support co-administration of vaccines wherever possible.

01 Jul 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy First “working well” for patients says watchdog

...but more research needed to test outcomes before expanding service, Healthwatch suggests.

01 Jul 2025 , 3 Min Article

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Calls to ‘turbo charge’ pharmacy services as hours wasted in A&E

The NPA wants to expand Pharmacy First to help tackle A&E logjam.

30 Jun 2025 , 2 Min Article

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National investigation launched into ‘skinny jab’ hospitalisations

MHRA launches study as hundreds of GLP-1 users hospitalised

27 Jun 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Home-testing kits to be offered under cervical screening programme

Home-testing kits are to be offered to women as part of the NHS cervical screening programme in England in bid to boost participation.

24 Jun 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Mounjaro now available in primary care to restricted group of patients

Tirzepatide (Mounjaro) is now available through NHS primary care services in England to restricted groups of patients under three year roll-out plan.

24 Jun 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy First take up ‘not what we would like’ says minister

Kinnock says Government 'looking at options to increase awareness'

23 Jun 2025 , 1 Min Article

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CPE joins other primary care bodies in push for DHSC funding

Government warned there is little capacity in primary care to deliver the reforms the NHS needs without further investment in the sector.

17 Jun 2025 , 2 Min Article

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Over 5 million patients have used Pharmacy First since launch

Sore throat and UTI consultations perform strongly as NHS announces milestone.

29 May 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Patients to track repeat prescriptions ‘Amazon-style’ with NHS app update

New app function to be available from 6,500 pharmacies this time next year

23 May 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Poll shows pharmacies the most accessible healthcare location

CPE and the Taskforce for Lung Health back a greater role for pharmacies in supporting lung health, saying this could help prevent another winter health crisis.

20 May 2025 , 2 Min Article

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UKHSA announces changes to the childhood vaccination schedule

UKHSA confirms changes to the routine childhood vaccination schedule which includes introduction of a new 18-month routine vaccination appointment.

06 May 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Welsh Government announces STTT and UTI services available from pharmacies

The Welsh Government publicly announces that pharmacies in Wales are to provide two new national services to treat sore throats and UTIs.

06 May 2025 , 2 Min Article

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There will be no prescription charge hike this year, Labour confirms

Labour claims fee freeze will save patients £18m over the financial year

28 Apr 2025 , 1 Min Article

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