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33 % rise in women seeking perinatal mental health support since 2022

One in five new and expectant mothers may be affected by perinatal mental health conditions In a significant uptick reflecting growing awareness and acceptance of mental health challenges among new...

Pharmacy First vital to amplify NHS digital prescription rollout, WHO report reveals

75 per cent of adults in England are registered for digital prescriptions on the NHS App In a groundbreaking...

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,...

COVID-19: Total UK coronavirus cases reach 163

A total of 163 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the United Kingdom, rising from 115, medical authorities said on Friday. This is the...

WEB EXCLUSIVE: Gender parity on PDA agenda this International Women’s Day

By Hala Jawad Some organisations consider equality is not just a women's issue, it's a business issue. Of course, companies have the power to influence...

NHS England rolls out £200m mental health crisis services

NHS England has rolled out a network of new services across the country to transform urgent and emergency mental care. People in need of urgent...

NEWS ANALYSIS – Off the shelf: Could CBD products disappear from UK pharmacies?

By Sarah Ellson In February 2020, the UK’s Food Standards Agency (FSA) announced it was giving manufacturers of food products or supplements containing cannabidiol (CBD), a...

COVID-19: UK moves into second phase of coronavirus plan

The UK is moving into the second of four phases in its plans to tackle the spread of coronavirus, England's Chief Medical Officer Chris...

BREAKING: First coronavirus death in UK confirmed

The first coronavirus death in the UK has been confirmed, medical authorities said on Thursday. "The patient, who was being treated at the Royal Berkshire...

Adieu to Asian media pioneer and founder of ‘Pharmacy Business’

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has led tributes to Ramniklal Solanki, a giant of Gujarati journalism and pioneer of British Asian media, who passed away...

Theramex appoints Robert Stewart as new CEO

Theramex, a global speciality pharmaceutical company dedicated to women's health, has named Robert Stewart as its new chief executive officer. Stewart, who will take up...

New guide for PCNs on estate strategy

A new 'how to' guide has been launched to help primary care networks start work on their premises to meet the challenges of integrated care. The...

BREAKING: Prescription drugs, cash stolen from Taunton pharmacy

Police have launched an investigation after thieves broke into a Taunton pharmacy and stole prescription-only medicines and cash. Avon and Somerset Police said the thieves entered...

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