NHS prescription fees frozen for second consecutive year
Chancellor Rachel Reeves freezes NHS prescription charges at £9.90 for second year, saving patients £12 million. Campaigners call for complete abolition of 'unfair health tax'.
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Walgreens ends holiday pay for hourly workers
Walgreens has cut paid holiday time for hourly staff after a private equity buyout, costing full-time employees hundreds of dollars annually. Discover the full impact.
Scottish Government costs surge £53m in one year
Scottish Government operating costs balloon to £856m despite remote working. IT spending rises £25m while accommodation savings remain minimal. Taxpayers face growing bill.
5 Million Patients Treated by Pharmacists, Not GPs
Over 5 million in the UK have used pharmacies for minor illnesses, saving GP time. Discover the 12 health services your local chemist can now provide.
Pharmacy student killed in weed panic attack shooting
Ariel Spillner, 26, was allegedly shot dead by friend Jamica Mills during marijuana-induced paranoia episode. Family demands justice for 'kind-hearted' student.
Lloyds Pharmacy issues urgent flu medication warning
Lloyds Pharmacy issues urgent warning about dangerous interactions between common cold medications and flu treatments. Experts reveal which combinations could put your health at risk.
Mother dies from black market weight-loss drugs
A mother-of-three died after using unregulated slimming injections purchased online, as experts warn of growing epidemic of dangerous counterfeit medications flooding the UK.
FDA Urgent Recall: Dangerous Medication Mix-Up
Urgent safety alert as mislabeled potassium chloride tablets distributed to UK pharmacies. Health officials warn potentially fatal consequences for patients with low potassium levels.
EV Charging Costs Skyrocket 75% - Are You Paying Too Much?
New data reveals electric vehicle owners are facing massive price hikes at public charging points, with costs increasing by up to 75% in some areas. Discover which networks are charging the most and how to save on your EV charging bills.
4 Times Parents Needn't Pay for Child's Car
Discover the surprising situations where parents have no legal obligation to pay for their child's car, insurance, or running costs. Essential reading for UK families navigating motoring expenses.
NHS Ibuprofen Warning: Hidden Health Risks Revealed
Medical experts reveal surprising risks associated with common painkillers and which vulnerable groups should avoid them completely.
50+ Ways to Slash Your Bills & Save £500+
Discover expert money-saving hacks that could save British households over £500 annually on energy, food, and household bills with simple lifestyle changes.
Urgent Recall: Cholesterol Drug Atorvastatin Pulled
Critical medication alert as thousands of packets of cholesterol-lowering drug Atorvastatin are recalled across Britain due to potential manufacturing defects posing serious health risks.
Alan Kilburn: Pharmacy Visionary Who Revolutionised Medicine
Celebrating the extraordinary life of pharmacist Alan Kilburn, whose pioneering work revolutionised medicine dispensing and championed patient care across the UK.
Coffee Medication Warning: Heart Attack Risk
A qualified pharmacist reveals the dangerous medications you should never take with coffee - from heart pills to antidepressants. Discover the potentially fatal combinations lurking in your morning routine.
NHS Issues Critical Four-Week Diazepam Shortage Warning
Patients face medication disruption as NHS confirms serious diazepam supply issues. Essential guidance for those affected and alternative treatment options revealed.
This Morning viewers stunned by £700 monthly car insurance
This Morning viewers were left in complete disbelief when a guest revealed her staggering £700-per-month car insurance premium, sparking outrage and debate about the UK's insurance crisis.
Pharmacy Visionary Robert Wilkinson Dies at 86
Tributes pour in for pioneering pharmacist Robert Wilkinson, whose groundbreaking work revolutionised NHS patient care and established new standards for community pharmacy across Britain.
Child costs hit £250,000 in Australia
Shocking new research from the Australian Institute of Family Studies reveals the true cost of raising children in Australia, with housing and education driving expenses to unprecedented levels.
HRT revolution: Get menopause treatment without GP visit
Groundbreaking new rules will allow pharmacists to supply hormone replacement therapy directly to women in England, ending frustrating delays and transforming menopause care.
Free Morning-After Pill Coming to UK Pharmacies
A landmark policy change will make emergency contraception available free from pharmacies across the UK, breaking down barriers to reproductive healthcare.
Free Morning-After Pill at UK Pharmacies
Major pharmacy chains including Boots and Superdrug are now offering free emergency contraception without prescription in groundbreaking NHS scheme.
Pharmacies Offer Free Mental Health & Contraception Services
Major NHS expansion puts local chemists on frontline of healthcare with walk-in mental health consultations and confidential contraceptive services - no GP appointment needed.
Pharmacy price hack slashes medication costs by 90%
Exclusive investigation reveals how Brits are bypassing expensive pharmacy prices for common medications, with some saving hundreds of pounds annually through simple legal loopholes.
Nine prescription drugs could become over-the-counter
Major NHS reforms could see prescription-only medications for conditions like hay fever and heartburn become available in pharmacies without a doctor's note, saving millions and reducing GP waiting times.
NHS allows HRT start without GP visit
Groundbreaking NHS policy change allows women to initiate hormone replacement therapy directly through pharmacies, breaking down barriers to menopause treatment across the UK.
Urgent Recall: Cholesterol Medication Pulled
Critical safety alert as multiple batches of cholesterol-lowering medication Atorvastatin are recalled due to manufacturing defects. Find out if your prescription is affected.
Urgent Recall: Popular Statin Medication Withdrawn
A critical medication recall affects thousands of UK patients taking Atorvastatin tablets due to potential manufacturing defects. Here's what you need to know.
Antidepressant withdrawal 'as hard as heroin detox'
A senior pharmacist reveals the brutal reality of coming off antidepressants, comparing withdrawal symptoms to heroin detoxification and warning of severe physical and psychological effects.
Boots cuts prices on 70+ essential products
High street pharmacy giant Boots has launched a dramatic price cut campaign, reducing costs on over 70 everyday essentials including baby products, healthcare items and toiletries to help struggling families.
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