The NHS has become increasingly reliant on revenue from the Immigration Health Surcharge (HIS) which generated almost £2.5bn in 2024/25, according to the Nuffield Trust. The think tank warned a decline in immigration and less income from the surcharge – paid by most…
Community pharmacy technicians from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will discuss the role they play in supporting patients and communities The webinar will be held from 7.30pm to 8.30pm, and bring together community pharmacy technicians from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern…
Can GPs improve ADHD care? And the BMA chair on why PAs should not diagnose patients GPs should ‘be aware’ of the carcinogenic risk of some cancer treatments, NHS England has said following the death of a patient who had…
However, this issue has been ongoing for many years. Between 2021 and 2023, reports from manufacturers to the government on potential supply problems grew by almost 70%, while analysis published in October 2025 by the National Pharmacy Association found 7,426 separate warnings of likely shortages…
Historically, the off-patent sector has been adaptable and capable of absorbing shocks or crises. However, the supply chain is displaying signs of vulnerability that could have serious consequences. The UK has long benefited from some of the lowest medicine prices…
In a new report published yesterday – BMA reporting portal submission: Patient safety – the union said that, although it recognises the ‘crucial’ roles of APs, the ‘inappropriate blurring’ of the professional boundaries between doctors and non-medically qualified staff is a ‘clear…
‘I’ve had to really champion myself, I’ve had to push myself forward for stuff. We don’t get the opportunities like our GP colleagues do,’ says advanced clinical practitioner (ACP) Jane Eastwood, who works at a general practice in Wakefield. She…
This site is intended for healthcare professionals only In a second reading of the Health Bill, peers discussed the "important” role of community pharmacies in primary care. Community pharmacy “must be recognised as central” to delivering the 10-year health plan,…
This site is intended for healthcare professionals only The pharmacy chain saw losses of £1.76m for the year ending January 31, 2026, compared to just to £326,000 the year prior. Rowlands Pharmacy has seen its losses increase by 440% in the year to January 31, its…
The five stations covered key service areas: smoking cessation, skin health, weight management, travel health and oral health Pharmacy teams at The Pharmacy Show 2026 explored Kenvue’s Service Developer mini clinics. Kenvue offered community pharmacy teams a practical place to plan…
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