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Headache and migraine: diagnosis and management

Headache is a frequent presentation in community pharmacy. Understanding the differences between primary and secondary headaches helps pharmacists identify red flags, recommend appropriate treatment and support effective self-management.

03 Jun 2026

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Red eye: diagnosis and management

Red eye is a common presentation in pharmacy, but behind seemingly simple symptoms may lie sight-threatening complications. Rapid assessment, careful examination and timely referral are essential

02 Jun 2026

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Community pharmacy IP service rollout from Autumn 2026

An independent prescribing service is to be introduced in community pharmacies in autumn as part of new contract arrangements announced last month.

29 May 2026

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Editor's comment: Pragmatism, prescribing, and progress

CPE’s pragmatic approach to the CPCF settlement may be the better path to achieving the profession's ultimate aim

29 May 2026

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70% increase in Pharmacy First access in Scotland

The number of people using Pharmacy First in Scotland has increased by 70% since 2021

29 May 2026

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CPCF funding up 10% - but CPE issues ‘set up to fail’ prescribing service warning

Funding for England’s pharmacies rises £340m in newly announced 2026-27 deal

28 May 2026

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Use IP opportunity to expand Pharmacy First service, argues CCA report

Government must seize a landmark opportunity by commissioning prescribing services across community pharmacies in England, says a new report from the CCA.

27 May 2026

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Labour warns pharmacies will break the law if they refuse to dispense loss-making drugs

The Department of Health and Social Care told ICP that dispensing at a loss was “not a valid reason for refusing to dispense".

22 May 2026

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Editor's comment: Royal College faces baptism of fire

Pharmacy’s new professional body needs support at this early stage and deserves a chance to prove itself

14 May 2026

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Pharmacy Magazine Podcast – Talking Pharmacy 2026, Episode 5

The Editors are back with Good Week Bad Week: prescribing predicaments, ICBs in meltdown, CPC highlights, howlers from NHS 111 call handlers and ex-ministerial musings – all feature, and lots more. Check it out!

13 May 2026

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Alexander Humphries*: Royal College must fight to win back community pharmacists

Pharmacy Magazine's anonymous columnist thinks the nascent Royal College of Pharmacy has much to prove, but may already have made some costly mistakes

11 May 2026

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Fibroids and endometriosis

This module aims to support community pharmacists in recognising symptoms that may indicate fibroids or endometriosis when women present with severe menstrual or pelvic problems.

07 May 2026

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