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Medicines,

MHRA seized illegally traded medicines worth £45m last year

Seized products included GLP-1s, sleeping pills, painkillers and erectile dysfunction treatments.

26 Jan 2026 , 1 Min Article

Nearly 90 per cent of UK pharmacies unable to supply patients with aspirin

A National Pharmacy Association survey found 86 per cent of pharmacies were unable to supply aspirin over a one-week period.

26 Jan 2026 , 1 Min Article

Demystifying research

Welcome to our CPD module series for community pharmacy technicians. Written in conjunction with the Pharmacy Magazine CPD series, it mirrors Pharmacy Magazine’s programme throughout the year. This series has been designed for you to use as part of your continuing professional development. Reflective exercises have been included to help you put your learning into practice.

19 Jan 2026 , 10 Min Module

Sore throat,

Sore throat

Sore throats can often be a symptom of another issue, such as a cold or flu, but this doesn’t make them any less painful or uncomfortable. Having a good understanding of treatment management can help you support customers so they can start feeling better quickly.

15 Jan 2026 , 15 Min Module

East London pharmacies identify 163 patients at high risk of heart attack or stroke

Seventy pharmacies in East London are providing free cholesterol tests as part of a pilot launched last summer.

15 Jan 2026 , 1 Min Article

Medicines,

RPS: Nasal decongestant sprays must carry clear seven-day warning

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society warned patients not to use the products for more than seven successive days.

08 Jan 2026 , 1 Min Article

People,

Pharmacist who made nearly 700 fraudulent NMS claims suspended

Riza Shahid Ali falsified a record to show an NMS intervention occurred on August 18, 2022 even though the patient died on May 14, 2021.

06 Jan 2026 , 1 Min Article

Asthma & COPD, Medicines,

First twice yearly biological medicine for asthma gets UK approval

The first twice-yearly biological medicine for use as an add-on treatment for asthma has been approved by the MHRA.

16 Dec 2025 , 1 Min Article

Gastrointestinal,

Upper GI health

Knowing which organ or area of the upper gastrointestinal tract is causing certain symptoms is crucial to finding an effective solution for customers, especially since symptoms can be painful and uncomfortable.

12 Dec 2025 , 15 Min Module

Education & training,

Almost 15 per cent more students secured undergraduate pharmacy places this year

Figures published by UCAS revealed 5,240 students gained places compared with 4,570 last year.

12 Dec 2025 , 1 Min Article

Financial Management & Funding,

Expect one-year pharmacy funding deal, CPE chief tells LPC conference

Community Pharmacy England said Morrison acknowledged contractors “felt stung by the previous multi-year settlement”.

09 Dec 2025 , 1 Min Article

Digital & technology,

CPPE launches digital healthcare learning gateway

CPPE digital healthcare learning gateway gives pharmacists access to external learning modules on digital technology and clinical informatics.

09 Dec 2025 , 1 Min Article

Antidepressant patient leaflets should be clearer about suicide risk, concludes review

The MHRA said several “communication measures” were agreed, including a patient card which will be supplied by healthcare professionals.

05 Dec 2025 , 1 Min Article

NPA and Centre for Research Equity help independents recruit people for clinical trials

The NPA and CRE want to develop a network of research sites in pharmacies to support people to provide views on their needs.

03 Dec 2025 , 1 Min Article

Public health,

Lords inquiry on declining childhood vaccine rates could be set up next year

A Lords committee could look at the barriers preventing children being vaccinated and make recommendations.

26 Nov 2025 , 1 Min Article