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Haleon to close Maidenhead manufacturing site affecting 435 jobs

Despite the closure, Haleon will retain its presence in the UK with corporate offices in Weybridge and London Haleon, the consumer healthcare giant behind brands like Sensodyne toothpaste and Advil...

UK pharmacies cut prices for weight-loss drugs Wegovy, Mounjaro amidst escalating competition

Obesity experts raise concern that retail marketing of weight-loss drugs could trivialise their side-effects   British pharmacies and slimming...

MHRA says many online pharmacies are ‘unregulated’,’ illegal’, or ‘fraudulent’

MHRA's latest initiative aims to empower consumers in the fight against online pharmacy frauds The Medicines and Healthcare products...

EXCLUSIVE: Drug prices – what contractors need to be aware of

By David Reissner There has been a lot of coverage in the national and pharmaceutical press of the prices being charged to pharmacy owners for...

CMA to investigate ‘rocketing prices’ of antibiotics for Strep A cases – Sky

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation following ‘rocketing prices of antibiotics in the wake of Strep A cases’, Sky News...

NI government acknowledges ‘tireless’ work of pharmacies, wholesalers in antibiotic supply

The Department of Health in Northern Ireland has acknowledged the efforts of community pharmacies, wholesalers and procurement teams in securing supply of antibiotics for the...

PDA supports pharmacists impacted by Integrated Care Systems

The Pharmacists’ Defence Association (PDA) is supporting pharmacists in England whose employment has been impacted by the creation of new NHS structures. As a result...

MHRA reviews into safe use of valproate

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has advised ‘no one should stop taking valproate without advice from their healthcare professional.’ The latest data...

Health Secretary announces £175m funding for cutting-edge genomics research

The Health and Social Care Secretary has announced over £175 million funding to boost genomics research in the UK. Through this funding, the government aims...

Government warned of ‘very serious impact’ as antibiotic prices soar

The PSNC on Friday said it has warned the DHSC about the “very serious impact” of the limited supply of certain antibiotics on pharmacies...

DHSC issues medicine supply notification for antibiotics to treat Group A Strep

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for antibiotics for the treatment of Group A Strep. “Supplies of antibiotics...

Amgen to acquire rare disease specialist Horizon in biggest buyout of year

Amgen Inc on Monday agreed to buy Horizon Therapeutics Plc in a deal valued at $27.8 billion (£22.67bn), fortifying its rare diseases portfolio in...

How Pharmacy Can Help You With Your Dental Problems

There are many reasons why people might need help with their dental problems. Maybe they don't have insurance, or maybe they just don't have...

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