News India bans over-the-counter sale of cough syrups Rules amended to prohibit sale of cough syrups without a doctor's prescription Shajil Kumar Jun 17, 2026
News Two British nationals self-isolate after hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship UKHSA launches contact tracing as asymptomatic travellers return from MV Hondius Sreedevi N R May 07, 2026
Awards & Industry Recognition Leading pharmacist Catherine Duggan earns 2025 Royal Pharmaceutical Society Charter Award “She is an inspiring ambassador for our profession and is truly deserving of the RPS Charter Award," commented Paul Bennett, RPS CEO Lakshmi Prabha Apr 07, 2026
News Fresh outbreak of measles sparks concern in UK city The city has one of the lowest vaccine uptake in the UK, with only 73.5 per cent of children under five years vaccinated Lakshmi Prabha Mar 30, 2026
News UK loses measles elimination status Many countries, including the UK, are witnessing a sharp spike in measles cases Lakshmi Prabha Jan 28, 2026
News Brits consume high levels of salt: Study The BHF is urging the government to ensure that the reduction of salt intake is included in its upcoming Healthy Food Standard Lakshmi Prabha Jan 07, 2026
Technology & Digital Health David Wood made chair of Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs The new appointment was announced by the Crime and Policing minister, Sarah Jones Lakshmi Prabha Dec 07, 2025
Obesity & Weight Management WHO unveils global rules for using weight loss GLP-1 drugs With the new guideline, WHO issues conditional recommendations for using these therapies to support people living with obesity Lakshmi Prabha Dec 02, 2025
