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One in six pharmacies reduce weekend opening due to funding cuts

NPA reveals around 1,600 pharmacies have cut weekend hours due to costs

13 Mar 2026

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‘Physically active’ patients to get discount on Boots weight loss service

Health insurer offers customers up to 25% discount on Boots Online Doctor service

12 Mar 2026

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Pharmacy barred from ordering POMs amid ‘fake GLP’ investigation

Birmingham-based online pharmacy put under conditions amid 'fake' Mounjaro pen allegations

26 Feb 2026

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LPC levy to rise 3% to help CPE achieve ‘ambitious work’

LPC levy to stand at around £4.9m in the 2026-27 financial year, negotiator confirms

25 Feb 2026

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Pharmacy needs “digital front door” to NHS

A national appointment booking service for community pharmacy now essential, say sector leaders.

20 Feb 2026

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Kinnock moving to ‘next phase’ of beefing up pharmacy business regs

Pharmacy minister considering what legislation changes may be needed.

16 Feb 2026

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Streeting backs Boots lung cancer awareness drive

Multiple to use shelf signage to prompt conversations around symptoms.

10 Feb 2026

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