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‘Easier to counterfeit’: GPhC issues Wegovy pill warning

1 in 5 weight loss medicine users did not have treatment prescribed by a HCP, finds survey

09 Jul 2026

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Jail sentences for ‘highly profitable’ online medicines gang

Four jailed at Wolverhampton Crown Court for their role in online diazepam operation

09 Jul 2026

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Pharmacy group raises over £320,000 for One Kind Act charity

Pyramid Pharmacy Group, which has 27 pharmacies, brought together local businesses and other community stakeholders.

09 Jul 2026

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UKHSA will publish “more robust data” after study claims MenB vaccine does not prevent gonorrhoea

Research in Australia said the meningitis B vaccine “did not result in a lower incidence” of gonorrhoea infection than placebo.

09 Jul 2026

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Editor’s comment: From rivalry to rapprochement?

Pharmacy’s divided voice has weakened its case in the past. Could that be about to change, asks Ross Ferguson?

09 Jul 2026

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Patience is a virtue, but it has its limits

The Royal College has finally launched but urgently needs to articulate a new, compelling vision for members and non-members alike or they will simply walk away, says Steve Churton.

09 Jul 2026

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Pharmacy2U shareholders announce £500m continuation fund

The DSP is a ‘category-defining business’ says G Square Capital

08 Jul 2026

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Ex-Boots locum struck off over sexually explicit messages to colleagues

Colleagues felt 'violated’ after pharmacist engaged in persistent unwanted behaviour

08 Jul 2026

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Pharmacist who stole and consumed medicines from his employer suspended

Ciaran Mulenga Dunne was suspended for nine months after taking aspirin, Naproxen, Sudafed, Diazepam and Dioctyl from a branch of Well.

07 Jul 2026

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Pharmacists influence health decisions for two-thirds of UK adults

Almost twice as many say pharmacists influence health choices compared to last year

07 Jul 2026

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Reflections: A legacy of care

NPA vice-chair, Sukhi Basra, on her personal inspiration and recognising the huge contribution of women in pharmacy.

07 Jul 2026

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New spacer prescribing guidance aims to tackle rising asthma deaths

Just 1 in 10 respiratory HCPs believe NHS spacer prescribing is consistent, finds survey

07 Jul 2026

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Opinion: Drive reform or face the consequences

It’s time for pharmacists in England to get on board with much needed reform of the community pharmacy contractual framework, says our anonymous columnist Alexander Humphries*

07 Jul 2026

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Opinion: Is new vaccine service just an added burden?

Additional funding still needs to be injected into community pharmacy to increase capacity to deliver new services, says our columnist Liam Stapleton.

06 Jul 2026

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Superdrug bucks high street trend as pre-tax profits rise to £144m

Health and beauty sector defies footfall slump seen elsewhere, say directors

06 Jul 2026

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Pharmacies placing ‘large orders’ with wholesalers as Wegovy tablets launch in UK

Product launching via a phased roll-out with lower strengths available first

06 Jul 2026

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