Health news round-up: diabetes and weight-loss news from EASD Senior clinical reporter Joanna Robertson summarises clinical trial results from the European Association for the Study of Diabetes conference in Vienna.…
Government opens consultation on giving pharmacists greater dispensing flexibilities A consultation document has outlined proposals that could enable pharmacists to substitute out-of-stock medicine with an alternative in urgent situations.…
GPhC reveals draft criteria to cut record number of fitness-to-practise concerns The General Pharmaceutical Council said that concerns raised have doubled over the past five years, from 2,989 in 2020/2021 to 6,202 in 2024/2025.…
Daily GLP-1 receptor agonist pill leads to ‘significant’ weight loss Average body weight loss in participants taking 36mg of orforglipron (Emgality; Eli Lilly) was 11.2%.…
Under half of patients get medicines information on hospital discharge, CQC survey finds The 2024 Care Quality Commission adults inpatient survey also revealed that 20% of patients were given an explanation of their medicines’ side effects upon discharge from hospital.…
Investigations ongoing as regulator takes action against Jhoots The General Pharmaceutical Council's enforcement action against Jhoots follows concerns raised about unexpected closures and ‘poor service’ in several branches.…
News in brief: hope for lung cancer patients in studies presented at world conference Senior clinical reporter Joanna Robertson summarises clinical trial results from the World Conference on Lung Cancer in Barcelona.…
Eli Lilly pausing investment in UK as report warns against ‘limited’ NHS uptake of new drugs Manufacturer halts Gateway Labs development amid widespread concerns about the financial viability of research and development in the UK.…
Non-NHS provision of medicines: what are the issues? As the government asks for evidence on private prescribing, concerns are being raised over the impact of the changing landscape and its impact on NHS medicines supply.…
CCA renews call for pharmacists to make medicines substitutions as part of community ‘pharmacy prospectus’ The Company Chemists’ Association says its proposals could free up 51 million GP appointments each year.…
