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Pharmacy trainees unable to access GPhC exam results

Regulator issues apology after glitch stops foundation-year trainees from getting their registration assessment results.…

Published: 29 July 2025

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‘Significant fall’ in patients asking pharmacists for self-care advice

A report published by the Proprietary Association of Great Britain revealed a drop in UK adults asking a pharmacist as a first option for advice on self-treatable conditions.…

Published: 28 July 2025

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NPA warns of ‘spiralling demand’ for NHS weight-loss medications

Survey results revealed that nearly one-quarter of UK adults tried to access weight-loss treatments in the past year via pharmacies.…

Published: 28 July 2025

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Number of adults prescribed ADHD medication rises by a quarter

Data from NHS Business Services Authority show that in 2024/2025, 190,000 adults in England were prescribed medication for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.…

Published: 25 July 2025

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Regulator plans policy overhaul on disqualification powers

The General Pharmaceutical Council said it will close disqualification cases against pharmacy owners that are no longer in the public interest and pose no risk to the public.…

Published: 25 July 2025

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Stronger regulatory oversight needed for self-testing kits, review concludes

Authors of the cross-sectional review found that nearly three-quarters of over-the-counter testing kits “did not progress or close care pathways”.…

Published: 24 July 2025

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Pharmacies to offer children’s flu vaccinations from October 2025

The NHS England advanced service will enable community pharmacies to opt in and expand the delivery of vaccines to children too young to be offered them in school.…

Published: 24 July 2025

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MHRA approves first needle-free emergency treatment for anaphylaxis

EURneffy, a single-dose nasal spray, is approved for the emergency treatment of anaphylaxis in patients weighing 30kg or more.…

Published: 22 July 2025

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Latest MEP reflects ‘growing complexity of pharmacy practice’

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society’s newest Medicines, Ethics and Practice is the professional guide for pharmacists’ 48th edition.…

Published: 21 July 2025

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Pharmacist counselling referrals increased by almost one-quarter in 2024

Pharmacist Support’s ‘2024 Impact Report’ revealed that the charity has funded more than 2,500 counselling sessions since the launch of its counselling service in 2021.…

Published: 21 July 2025