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Feverish children - management

Assessment and appropriate management of children with fever

29 Jun 2026

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Lower GI symptoms and management

Symptoms and management of constipation, diarrhoea, and irritable bowel syndrome

29 Jun 2026

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Cardiovascular disease prevention: lipid management

An update on current and future roles for community pharmacy teams in CVD prevention through effective lipid management.

26 Jun 2026

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2-Minute Pharmacy Magazine – June 19

Catch up on our most read stories of the week so far – in just two minutes.

19 Jun 2026

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Chronic medicine shortages pose patient safety risk, says NPA

Medicine shortages “have never been so chronic and severe”, senior health leaders have warned

18 Jun 2026

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More than 60% of patients worried their medicines are fake

A survey commissioned by Avery Dennison, has revealed that six in 10 people are worried their prescribed drugs might be fake or substandard

17 Jun 2026

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Pharmacies in England to offer students MenB vaccines

Community pharmacies in England are to administer meningitis B vaccines in a one-off vaccination programme to protect students

15 Jun 2026

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How one ICB is committing to community pharmacy prescribing

James Roach, director of neighbourhood health, NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight, outlines his plans for integrating community pharmacies into neighbourhoods and making the most of independent prescribing

08 Jun 2026

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Do trainee pharmacists feel ready to prescribe?

As the profession’s first cohort of foundation year trainee pharmacists qualify as independent prescribers, Saša Janković asks four of them how it feels to be standing at the frontier of pharmacy

05 Jun 2026

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Can nicotinamide supplements lower blood pressure?

Could something as simple as supplementing with nicotinamide be an effective way of reducing blood pressure? Rod Tucker looks at a recent analysis which examined this question in more detail

04 Jun 2026

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Opinion: Lack of IP ambition sours CPCF settlement

Limited progress with prescribing is concerning – there is plenty of opportunity for improvement in England’s contractual framework.

04 Jun 2026

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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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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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