New daily diabetes pill that helps with weight loss launches in UK pharmacies Foundayo will be available on private prescription, with pharmacists warning of counterfeit GLP-1 problem The Guardian - UK · Aug 24
NHS could save billions each year by having pharmacists review patients’ medication, study reveals The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) estimate medicine checks will save money and also reduce hospital stays The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2025
Expanding pharmacy services ‘could cut hospital admissions and save billions’ The NHS in England spends around £19 billion a year on medicines. Evening Standard · Oct 1, 2025
Two thirds of pharmacies ‘could close next year’ as financial pressures leave many on the brink Pharmacy leaders have urged the government to increase funding for services to secure the long-term sustainability of the industry The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2025
Pharmacists ‘using personal finances and remortgaging to keep businesses afloat’ It comes as a survey found almost four in 10 pharmacies are unable to pay bills for medication on time. Evening Standard · Aug 26, 2025
Nine out of 10 pharmacies fell foul of shoplifting last year, survey reveals Pharmacies have experienced shoplifting, abuse and assaults in the last year The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2025
Surge in shoplifting and abuse at pharmacies, survey finds The National Pharmacy Association poll found that many felt the police response to instances of shoplifting or abuse was insufficient. The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2025
Experts warn of ‘humanitarian crisis’ for children stuck in cold homes The Government must act to prevent an estimated 55% of UK households plunging into fuel poverty by January, an expert review said. The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2022