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The government will remove red tape, allowing doctors and pharmacists to prescribe flu medicines year-round to reduce winter pressures and protect the NHS.
Ensuring the seasonal flu vaccine is ready, safe and effective involves months of international planning, testing and collaboration
Pharmacists will benefit from better access to pharmacy services as part of 10 Year Health Plan, under new proposals set out by the government today.
Millions of patients are getting a cost of living boost as the government freezes prescription charges for the first time in 3 years.
Patients to benefit from new services thanks to funding deal agreed between the government and Community Pharmacy England.
A review by 2 specialists will remain in place for patients starting valproate under 55 years of age.
The consultation will set the future direction for the community pharmacy sector.
Collaboration announced at International Investment Summit, meeting the PM's ambitions to catalyse investment in the UK and proving the UK is open for business.
The Health and Social Care Secretary spoke at the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) annual conference 2024, in Liverpool.
Men taking valproate and their partners are being advised by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) to use effective contraception because of new data suggesting a potential small increased risk of ha…
The changes will allow pharmacists to spend more time with patients, levelling the playing field between smaller pharmacies and larger chains.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
The move will streamline processes within dental and pharmacy settings and improve patient experiences.
Millions at risk from 'silent killer' as NHS campaign warns there are often 'no clues' when it comes to high blood pressure.
Half a million women in England have accessed cheaper HRT - the main treatment for negative menopause symptoms - since last April.
The Health and Social Care Secretary, Victoria Atkins, spoke at the Woman's Health Summit to update on the Women's Health Strategy 2024 priorities.
Plans to make better use of pharmacies, improve access to primary care and maximise the contribution of pharmacy professionals set out in new consultation.
Government pledge to reduce England’s suicide rate within 2 and a half years with launch of new national suicide prevention strategy.
Government plans to modernise and reform primary care progress as more than 1,000 general practices sign up for digital upgrades.
Everyone aged 60 and over will continue to receive free prescriptions, the government has confirmed today.
A serious shortage protocol (SSP) has been issued across the UK for Utrogestan® 100mg capsules today (19 May 2023).
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