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Respiratory infections: assessment

Ikwuoma Udeaja outlines a structured approach for pharmacists assessing, differentiating and managing common winter respiratory infections encountered in community pharmacy

04 Sep 2026

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Death by a thousand cuts in the country

Rural pharmacies are more susceptible to market dynamics and need better protection to ensure patients have access to vital services. By Alexander Humphries*

03 Sep 2026

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Respiratory symptoms: assessment

Professor Paul Rutter outlines the key signs and symptoms associated with changes in respiratory health and explains how pharmacists can use targeted assessment to support differential diagnoses

02 Sep 2026

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Fungal skin infections: diagnosis and management

Diagnosis and management of fungal skin infections of the body and scalp

31 Aug 2026

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Let common sense prevail

We need to start re-using returned medicines when appropriate as part of a series of measures to reduce medicines waste

28 Aug 2026

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Falls prevention support

How to identify people at risk of falls, the factors that contribute to an increased risk of falls, including medicines, and how to support patients

28 Aug 2026

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PDA publishes pharmacy AI guidance

The Pharmacists' Defence Association (PDA) has published guidance on the safe and effective use of AI in pharmacy

25 Aug 2026

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Family Chemist aiming for £100 million turnover in GLP-1 boom

The Family Chemist is aiming to double its turnover to £100 million

25 Aug 2026

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Pharmacy Magazine Podcast – Talking Pharmacy 2026, Episode 10

The Editors discuss why some pharmacists are reluctant first-aiders, the devastating impact of rising numbers of pharmacy insolvencies, why the new service specification for England's hypertension service may be missing the bigger picture and one pharmacy's lease nightmare in Hillingdon.

22 Aug 2026

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The risks of using AI in pharmacy

The risks, and key considerations when using AI in pharmacies, outlined by solicitors, Tracy Sell-Peters, Natasha Ricioppo, and Joanne Staphnill from Keystone Law

17 Aug 2026

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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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Could a bacterial supplement help maintain weight loss after dieting?

Maintaining weight loss after dieting remains difficult for many people. Rod Tucker examines whether supplementation with Akkermansia muciniphila could help reduce weight regain

07 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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