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Barcode problems causing severe disruption to pharmacy services

Missing, inaccurate and unscannable barcodes are having a severe impact on pharmacy services

13 Aug 2026

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MHRA approves second oral GLP-1, orforglipron, for weight loss

The MHRA has approved orforglipron (Foundayo) for use in weight management and type 2 diabetes

10 Aug 2026

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NPA: Community pharmacy and why it matters

NPA leaders explain why pharmacies remain vital to high streets and local healthcare

07 Aug 2026

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Analysis: drug treatment and CVD mortality rates

Our clinical editor looks at recent data that highlight the benefits of drug treatment in reducing mortality rates in people with cardiovascular disease

06 Aug 2026

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Medicines and nutrients: understanding the dynamics

As pharmacy increasingly focuses on prevention, medicines optimisation and personalised care, recognising important medicine and nutrient interactions can help improve patient outcomes, explains Lisa Jamieson

05 Aug 2026

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Trainee pharmacists: e-portfolio and important acronyms

In the first in a series of articles aimed at trainee pharmacists and designated supervisors, Babir Malik focuses on the e-portfolio and explains all the acronyms and abbreviations that inevitably will be encountered

05 Aug 2026

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Prescriber focus: Mike Hewitson

Pharmacist Mike Hewitson on his special interest in dermatology and pathfinder participation

03 Aug 2026

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Talking Pharmacy Special. Neighbourhood care – what does it really mean for pharmacy?

Community pharmacy is moving from the sidelines to the heart of neighbourhood NHS care. Pharmacy Magazine's Richard Thomas talks to NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight leaders about how pharmacies in the region are influencing local decisions, improving access and successfully delivering care closer to home.

31 Jul 2026

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Qualified to prescribe

In part two of our series talking to trainee pharmacists who qualify this year, we ask five more about their training experience and what comes next

31 Jul 2026

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Public failure, private opportunity

As private services grow, is pharmacy’s negotiating position with Government improving?

31 Jul 2026

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Incontinence: diagnosis and management

The causes and clinical features of the different types of urinary incontinence and how pharmacy teams can help patients manage this common condition

30 Jul 2026

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Frailty, polypharmacy and falls prevention in older people

Age-related physiological changes, multimorbidity and medicines burden increase the risk of frailty, falls and adverse outcomes in elderly patients. Pharmacists must identify risks and support safer care. By Rod Tucker

29 Jul 2026

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Danger time for new pharmacists

As a shiny new cohort of pharmacist prescribers joins the register, many pressing issues still need to be tackled. Are you nervous, asks Alexander Humphries*?

29 Jul 2026

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Perimenopause and post menopause hormonal treatment

Dr Jill Rutter details perimenopause and postmenopause symptoms, explains some important practical issues to consider when it comes to hormone replacement therapy, and clarifies some common myths and misconceptions

28 Jul 2026

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