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Lost in fine print: how patient information leaflets are failing patients

Is it time for there to be a change in how patient information leaflets are presented in order to improve health literacy and cut down on accidental double dosing?…

Published: 2 September 2026

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GP-led walk-in pilot could duplicate existing services, says Royal College of Pharmacy

A joint statement issued by three healthcare practitioner leadership bodies in Scotland has noted that the walk-in centres could also widen health inequalities.…

Published: 1 September 2026

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NHS England announces Pharmacy First audit included in PQS for 2026/2027

NHS England said that the audit will assess the quality and completeness of clinical records made for Pharmacy First clinical pathways consultations.…

Published: 28 August 2026

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Common ailments service rated as ‘excellent’ by almost all users, study finds

When asked about their experience with the Welsh common ailments service, the majority of survey respondents said that they were able to have their ailment managed at the pharmacy.…

Published: 6 August 2026

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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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Pharmacy Inside Jobs: sports pharmacist

Mark Stuart explains how he went from pharmacist volunteer to superintendent of the Olympic Games and reveals the key role pharmacists play in supporting athletes.…

Published: 30 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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Health news round-up: coffee, ADHD prescribing, and GLP-1s and hair loss

The Pharmaceutical Journal’s weekly summary of the important developments in pharmacy and health news you may have missed.…

Published: 24 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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Community pharmacists most confident in minor ailment prescribing, survey suggests

A National Pharmacy Association survey found that nearly three-quarters of pharmacists felt that using prescribing to manage minor acute illnesses was the area that added most value.…

Published: 21 July 2026