More than half of patients who stop weight-loss drugs restart within a year Researchers found that people taking newer medications, such as tirzepatide, were 41% less likely to discontinue than those taking older drugs, such as liraglutide.…
Three-quarters of men do not discuss their health with pharmacists In a UK-wide survey of people aged 18 to 65 years, commissioned by the Men's Health Forum, 74% of males said they had never discussed their health with a pharmacist.…
Janet Morrison: ‘Any contract reform is likely to have winners and losers’ As details of the new pharmacy contract hit the headlines, Janet Morrison talks through the rationale behind the details and what the sector can expect in coming months.…
Regulator investigating pharmacists following report on gender prescribing at GP practice Exclusive: The General Pharmaceutical Council said it opened its investigation after a report revealed how “potential harm” had been caused to 78 children and young people seeking support for gender dysphoria or incongruence.…
Branded medicines levy cut under statutory scheme The Department of Health and Social Care said that the new 16.5% levy, a fall from the previous year’s 24.3%, will take effect from 1 July 2026.…
Developing scope of practice guidance for new prescribers This article suggests a practical approach to scope of practice development, supporting leaders, managers and supervisors who are preparing for the arrival of newly registered pharmacists joining the workforce as prescribers.…
GPhC chair among pharmacists celebrated in King’s Birthday Honours Gisela Abbam, chair of the General Pharmaceutical Council, has been recognised for her services to pharmacy.…
‘Be aware, be empowered’: how learning through lived experience is preparing pharmacy students for real-world practice Lecturers Sarah Knighton and Harsha Parmar share how their ‘Be aware, be empowered’ initiative is equipping pharmacy students at the University of Manchester with the skills to have compassionate conversations with patients around cancer.…
Two deaths linked to 2026 measles outbreaks The UKHSA said one child died from "acute measles" and another child's death was linked to the "late effects of measles".…
NHS England commissions community pharmacies to deliver MenB vaccines to young people Eligible students will be offered the first dose of a two-dose meningococcal B disease vaccine from July 2026, with a second dose in August 2026.…
