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Price volatility to worsen amid Iran conflict as concession records smashed

Concessions record broken in April for second month running

01 May 2026

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Data reveals 73 per cent of NICE-approved medicines prescribed more often

Three in four medicines were prescribed more between January and December 2025 compared with the previous 12 months.

30 Apr 2026

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Exclusive: NPA chair lifts the lid on crippling impact of increasing medicines prices

Olivier Picard revealed he loses over £4,000 a month on one medicine alone across the four pharmacies he owns.

30 Apr 2026

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Manufacturers should reimburse pharmacies for medicines recalls, says NPA chief

National Pharmacy Association chief executive Henry Gregg said drug recalls are "deeply frustrating for pharmacies".

29 Apr 2026

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Pharmacies are paying 14-15 times more for medicines since start of the year

National Pharmacy Association chair Olivier Picard urged Labour “to put more money in the system to guarantee supply for patients”.

27 Apr 2026

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Patients face continuing Parkinson’s disease drug shortages, warns charity

Parkinson’s UK said it is trying to ensure Labour “does all it can to solve supply problems”.

23 Apr 2026

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Pharmacies in Wales supply medicines ordered by optometrists

The new NHS service allows pharmacies to supply the products without a GP prescription and free of charge.

21 Apr 2026

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NPA supports GOSH study showing switch from liquid medicines to tablets benefits kids

Great Ormond Street Hospital’s research showed switching children to tablets or pills could save £40,000 a year per patient.

10 Apr 2026

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Labour announces US pharma partnership alongside new NICE approval approach

Government claims thousands will benefit from zero-tariff deal with US

09 Apr 2026

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Iran war may be driving up drugs prices

Sector figures warn of fallout from US-Iran war

01 Apr 2026

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Pharmacies remain on frontline of shortages crisis warns RPS

New report paints stark picture of continuing widespread medicines shortages, diverting pharmacists from patient-facing care.

24 Mar 2026

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ADHD patients risk getting duplicate prescriptions from GPs and private clinics

A coroner said neither Louis Saunders' GP or an ADHD clinic knew about the other’s ongoing prescribing of his medications

24 Mar 2026

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Name change for Dr Falk budesonide suppositories

No change to strength, formulation, active ingredient or excipients.

18 Mar 2026

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Weight loss drugs available in fish and chip shops – tighter regulation needed

The London Assembly Health Committee urged Labour to halt the supply of medicines through illicit markets.

11 Mar 2026

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Batch of blood pressure medication recalled after packaging error

A pack labelled Ramipril 5mg Capsules contained blister strips of Amlodipine 5mg Tablets.

09 Mar 2026

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Police in Wales investigate allegations of illegal weight loss drug sales

Retatrutide, which is not licensed in the UK, and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro) and Semaglutide (Ozempic) are thought to have been recovered.

16 Feb 2026

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