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Contract talks will look at prescribing service, Labour confirms

Government says prescribing will feature in 2026-27 funding talks

10 Mar 2026

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Real-terms value of retained margin £120m less than a decade ago

Minister confirms contractual retained lower than 2015-16 after adjusting for inflation

09 Mar 2026

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Pharmacy Magazine Podcast – Talking Pharmacy 2026, Episode 3

Our new group clinical editor, Ross Ferguson, joins the team to discuss why the shortage of DPPs is severely disrupting this year's foundation training year, transparency at CPE (or lack thereof), the funding crisis in Wales – and a famous pharmacist celebrates 50 years in business.

06 Mar 2026

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Record numbers recorded as pharmacies expand vaccination role

Community pharmacies delivered almost half of all Covid jabs during autumn campaign.

04 Mar 2026

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Funding talks start but details of DHSC letter unknown

Community Pharmacy England did not provide specifics on what the Government's letter said about 2026-27 negotiations.

02 Mar 2026

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Further investment in pharmacy necessary, says CCA Wales manifesto

Further investment needed in Welsh pharmacy, says CCA manifesto.

25 Feb 2026

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New GPhC guidance aims to clarify how complaints assessed

New acceptance criteria clarify which complaints the GPhC can and cannot act upon.

24 Feb 2026

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New commissioning framework needed for clinical services says PDA

PDA says this is not a rejection of existing contractual arrangements, but a recognition of their limits.

24 Feb 2026

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Needle leaders: pharmacy’s expanding role in vaccinations

Community pharmacies are increasingly central to vaccination delivery in the UK, offering convenient access, tackling inequalities and supporting health policy goals. Victoria Goldman reports.

23 Feb 2026

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GLP-1s: Weight loss and beyond

Aside from their usefulness in managing type 2 diabetes and weight loss, where might GLP-1 drugs fit into the treatment landscape for a range of other health conditions? Rod Tucker reports

23 Feb 2026

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What happens when GLP-1 treatment stops?

GLP-1s have been hailed as a revolutionary medical breakthrough in the fight against obesity. But what happens when the drug stops? A recent analysis provides an interesting but somewhat disturbing finding. Rod Tucker takes a closer look…

20 Feb 2026

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Pharmacy needs “digital front door” to NHS

A national appointment booking service for community pharmacy now essential, say sector leaders.

20 Feb 2026

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Supporting patients with joint and muscle pain

Joint and muscle pain are among the most common reasons patients seek advice in community pharmacy. Pharmacists are ideally placed to assess symptoms, recommend treatment options and fast-track those who require referral, writes Rod Tucker.

19 Feb 2026

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Infective conjunctivitis: from self-care to prescribing

An evidence-based approach to assessing and managing conjunctivitis.

18 Feb 2026

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Asda looks at where the ISSUES IS for Pharmacy First

Asda Pharmacy launches ISSUES IS awareness campaign to drive uptake of Pharmacy First services.

17 Feb 2026

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