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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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Concise guide: Acting on diabetic leg ulcers

This short learning article explores how to recognise a diabetic leg ulcer, outlines the signs and symptoms, and offers practical guidance for pharmacists on when and how to intervene.

11 Aug 2025

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One in five adults living with diabetes or prediabetes

The UK is facing a ‘hidden health crisis’, charity warns.

06 Feb 2025

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Diabetes items prescribed in England rose by 21 million between 2016 and 2024

The NHS Business Services Authority said 71 million items were prescribed in 2023-24.

08 Aug 2024

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Practice update: Being vigilant for hypoglycaemia

The more hypoglycaemic episodes a person experiences, the worse their impaired awareness becomes – so how can pharmacists help to break this cycle?

03 Jul 2024

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Nutrition and medicines: part three

Nutrition, medicines and myths: evolution of pharmacy practice.

08 Dec 2023

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Diabetes drug authorised for weight loss and weight management

Mounjaro, also known as tirzepatide, has been authorised by the MHRA for weight loss and weight management in people aged 18 and over.

10 Nov 2023

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Diabetes drug shortages not expected to resolve until mid-2024

Supply problems having “significant impact” on clinicians and causing “anxiety and concern” for patients.

24 Aug 2023

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Diabetes prescribing rises by a record 7 per cent in a year

NHS BSA reports that 66 million diabetes drug items were prescribed in 2021-22

10 Aug 2023

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Complications of type 1 diabetes

Last month we looked at the management of type 1 diabetes in terms of symptoms and the types of insulin used. Here we turn our attention to disease complications and how pharmacists can support patients living with the condition.

15 Jul 2023

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Pharmacy Magazine Podcast - Category Insight: What's in the news

Category Insight returns for 2023!

26 Jan 2023

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Large rise in type 2 diabetes in the under 40s

The number of registered cases of type 2 diabetes in people younger than 40 years of age has risen by almost a quarter in five years, a new analysis reveals.

11 Nov 2022

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Why aren't men listening when it comes to their health?

Men are notorious for ignoring health problems, which could be why one in five will die before retiring.

18 Nov 2021

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Type 2 diabetes cases rise 40% in Scotland

New cases of type 2 diabetes in Scotland rose by 40 per cent over a 10-year period, according to official figures.

11 Feb 2020

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