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Criminals cloned one in ten online pharmacy websites in past year, survey shows

A National Pharmacy Association survey has revealed that two in five online pharmacies reported that patients unknowingly bought weight-loss medication from unregulated providers in the past year.…

Published: 16 April 2026

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Government commits to digital infrastructure for pharmacist prescribing

In its ‘Neighbourhood health framework’, the government said it aims to ensure that increasing demand and patient need in primary care is met via pharmacy teams with the support of national digital infrastructure.…

Published: 23 March 2026

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Global regulators set out principles for safe AI across the medicines lifecycle

From discovery to manufacturing and post-marketing surveillance, new joint principles from the European Medicines Agency and US Food and Drug Administration are aimed to ensure that AI in medicines development is human-centred, risk-based and transparent.…

Published: 18 March 2026

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Health news round up: AMR, pain and genitourinary cancers

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

Published: 13 March 2026

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One in four pharmacy consultations cannot be added to patient records

Exclusive: An analysis conducted by The Pharmaceutical Journal has revealed that the overall number of attempts to update a patient's record following a Pharmacy First consultation has more than doubled from October 2025 to February 2026.…

Published: 12 March 2026

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CCA calls for next Welsh government to accelerate digital access for pharmacies

The Company Chemists’ Association manifesto said the roll out and acceleration of digital changes will give pharmacies the tools they require to meet patient need.…

Published: 26 February 2026

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Regulator sets acceptance criteria for fitness-to-practise complaints

The General Pharmaceutical Council said the new criteria have been developed to reduce the number of avoidable concerns it receives and progresses.…

Published: 19 February 2026

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Almost half of online pharmacies not inspected within six months of registration

Exclusive: The General Pharmaceutical Council told The Pharmaceutical Journal that its inspections were sometimes delayed longer than six months owing to scheduling problems or if the registration was relocated.…

Published: 5 February 2026

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Pharmacy2U acquires Care Quality Pharmacy

Care Quality Pharmacy offers prescription and NHS services to a variety of care home groups, extra care services and domiciliary care agencies.…

Published: 23 January 2026

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Digital dispensing device pilot helps participants remain in their own homes

Under the Welsh government-funded scheme, two automated medicine dispensing devices remind patients to take their medication and offer the correct dose at the right time.…

Published: 14 January 2026