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Neighbourhood health programme reduces emergency admissions by 36%

A remote monitoring service has reduced A&E attendances by 28%, emergency hospital admissions by 36%, and GP encounters by 34%.

22 Jul 2026

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Dispensing robot company marks 30th anniversary

BD Rowa launches campaign to mark milestone

17 Jul 2026

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Patients will get their drugs from drones, not pharmacies, says NHS chair

‘A natural step’ to rely on drones to deliver ‘overall majority’ of medicines says NHSE chair

01 Jul 2026

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ASA slams blood pressure apps for misleading public

Three health tracking apps implied their products measure BP, finds regulator

23 Jun 2026

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Health secretary defends single patient record amid privacy concerns

SPR will include ‘clear control over who can read what’ says James Murray

03 Jun 2026

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NI minister announces £42m investment to launch electronic prescriptions

DH investment will end paper prescriptions and launch digital services hub

26 May 2026

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Legislation for single patient record to go before parliament in Labour reform bill

Labour will seek to push through SPR legislation in the coming year

13 May 2026

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NHSE warns against auto-nominations in updated EPS standards

IT providers 'must not develop functionality' to change nomination choices says NHSE

07 May 2026

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GPhC sets out its position on use of AI in pharmacy

GPhC says AI should not replace clinical decision making and professional judgement, and warns on use for revalidation.

21 Apr 2026

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The transformative potential of technology

Technology has the potential to transform community pharmacy, but unlocking that potential requires clearer standards, stronger leadership, improved funding and a sector willing to drive change itself. Saša Janković reports

21 Apr 2026

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Labour to consult on mandating barcodes for all medicine packs

Minister reveals consultation plans at medicines resilience event in Westminster

20 Apr 2026

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Fake weight loss drugs being sold via ‘cloned’ pharmacy websites

One in 10 DSPs have had website or social media presence 'cloned' by criminals

16 Apr 2026

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AI can be useful, but clinical judgement is still essential

Opinion: Artificial intelligence can help improve patient care but shouldn’t be relied upon as a shortcut to replace years of clinical experience.

15 Apr 2026

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Opinion: Digital solutions for difficult times

Embracing digital innovation is essential for the future of community pharmacy, says Paul Mayberry, Director of PharmacyX.

15 Apr 2026

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