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UK Clinical Pharmacy Association launches pharmacogenomics guidance

The ‘Handbook of pharmacogenomics’ will offer pharmacists, GPs and nurse practitioners access to an online, searchable resource, aimed to provide evidence-based advice and guidance in one place.…

Published: 6 March 2026

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Health news round-up: cardiovascular disease, women’s health and the potential for new sepsis treatment

A weekly summary of important developments in pharmacy and health news that you may have missed.…

Published: 6 March 2026

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Government to implement changes to NICE cost-effectiveness threshold

The Department of Health and Social Care “acknowledged the concerns” raised in a consultation on the changes “regarding potential political interference in NICE's work and methods”.…

Published: 5 March 2026

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Drug price concessions hit three-year high

Exclusive: Speaking to The Pharmaceutical Journal, James Davies, director of research and insights at Community Pharmacy England, raised concerns about “the ongoing lack of resilience and challenges in the medicines supply chain”.…

Published: 5 March 2026

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Community pharmacies delivered nearly half of COVID-19 vaccines during autumn 2025 campaign

Health minister Ashley Dalton did not provide any further detail on the number of vaccinations provided during this time.…

Published: 4 March 2026

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Almost £50m from pharmacy manufacturers’ levy to be used for expansion of NHS clinical trials

The National Institute for Health and Care Research said the funding will be used to provide equipment to 51 NHS trusts and 79 primary care organisations across England.…

Published: 4 March 2026

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Primary care pharmacists should carry out structured medication reviews ‘at least annually’

The updated Scottish government guidance, which builds on guidelines published in 2018, also says pharmacists should consider home visits for house-bound individuals to reduce the potential for accumulation of medicines.…

Published: 3 March 2026

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Pharmacy MMR pilot vaccinated 300 hard-to-reach people

Exclusive: The NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board said the MMR pilot generated “valuable insights into service delivery, workforce readiness, communication gaps and data challenges”.…

Published: 3 March 2026

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