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Pharmacy technician apprenticeship training provider ceases trading

Department for Education data revealed that 17 people completed Woodspeen Training’s pharmacy technician course in 2025.…

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.…

Medication-related considerations in childhood obesity 

Obesity affects drug metabolism in several ways, and this is more complex in children than in adults.…

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.…

IPA chief executive writes to pharmacy minister over ‘deep crisis’ in community pharmacy sector

The chief executive of the Independent Pharmacies Association said that members of the association have also raised concerns that the payment for flu vaccinations for the 2025/2026 flu season was not increased.…

More than 40 neighbourhood health service sites announced across England

The Department of Health and Social Care said that the 43 neighbourhood health service sites will initially focus on long-term conditions, such as diabetes, high blood pressure and epilepsy.…

Tool can identify harmful medications in older adults with cancer, study finds

Researchers analysed patient record data to identify patients that were prescribed one or more potentially inappropriate medications, which are considered to be high-risk for older adults.…