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ICBs funded for independent prescribing implementation

NHS England has published three documents relating to community pharmacist prescribing in 2026/2027.…

Published: 31 July 2026

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Local authorities advised to work with pharmacies to improve rural vaccination rates

The Local Government Association said that community pharmacies should engage with local directors of public health to close gaps in vaccination coverage.…

Published: 31 July 2026

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Prescribing of dependency forming medicines ‘moving in the right direction’ but challenges remain

NHS Business Services Authority data reveals that in 2025/2026, the number of prescriptions for opioids decreased by 8% compared with 2016/2017.…

Published: 30 July 2026

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Devolution revolution: what could Andy Burnham mean for community pharmacy?

With Andy Burnham now installed as prime minister, here’s what we know about his plans to devolve power and how the Manchester health model he oversaw could impact pharmacies across England.…

Published: 29 July 2026

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Patient death prompts concerns about clozapine and smoking cessation awareness

A patient died in October 2025 from fatal clozapine toxicity after he suddenly stopped smoking.…

Published: 29 July 2026

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NHS England seeking provider for pharmacy technician clinical training

The training is aimed to ensure that pharmacy technicians “maximise their capability in the delivery of extended clinical services” and support patient safety.…

Published: 29 July 2026

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MenB vaccine supply ‘bolstered’ for NHS England pharmacy campaign

NHS England has said that under its meningitis B vaccination service, around 135,000 bookings were made for the jab during the first week of the campaign’s launch.…

Published: 28 July 2026

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Members of the public recruited as Pharmacy First ambassadors

Under this NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly and NHS Devon-led initiative, ambassadors will help spread awareness of Pharmacy First services by sharing their own experiences.…

Published: 27 July 2026

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NHS England could mobilise pharmacists in mass casualty incidents under new framework

According to its framework on the management of mass casualty incidents, NHS England said that community pharmacies would offer support to people who go directly to pharmacies with minor injuries or health concerns following such an event.…

Published: 24 July 2026

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People with MS in England to be given fampridine as patent expires

Fampridine, taken twice daily, improves nerve signalling and walking speed in some patients with multiple sclerosis.…

Published: 23 July 2026