How to Pay Less for Your Prescription Medications
Pharmacists share crucial advice on reducing prescription drug costs, from new Medicare caps to discount cards and assistance programmes. Learn how to navigate the pharmacy to save money.
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Boots sets 24-hour Christmas prescription deadline
Boots warns repeat prescription customers to order by 17 December for guaranteed pre-Christmas delivery. Over 750 pharmacies will stay open over the festive bank holidays.
NHS advice to get seen quicker this winter
The NHS faces a severe winter surge. Health chiefs advise using 111 online, pharmacies, and 999 appropriately to get faster care and relieve strained A&E departments.
Medications You Shouldn't Take With Coffee
Your morning coffee can reduce the effectiveness of common drugs or increase side effects. Learn which five types of medication to be cautious with and how to stay safe.
Weight loss jab users warned of Christmas vomiting risk
A clinical pharmacist warns festive overindulgence could cause severe sickness for millions on weight loss injections. Read expert tips to stay safe this Christmas.
Save money on cold and flu medicines with this simple swap
As flu cases rise, experts urge Brits to swap expensive branded medicines for cheaper generic versions with the same active ingredients. Save money this winter.
CDC panel delays hepatitis B vaccine vote for newborns
A key US vaccine advisory committee has postponed a vote on hepatitis B vaccinations for newborns after members expressed confusion. The decision could impact long-standing immunisation policy.
Whitty: Infections in elderly must be taken more seriously
England's chief medical officer warns infections in older adults are under-treated and under-researched, raising risks of stroke and heart attack. He urges better care and personal protection.
Whitty's Christmas health warning for over-65s
England's Chief Medical Officer Sir Chris Whitty urges over-65s to take immediate action against infections like flu and Covid-19, which can spike heart attack and stroke risks. Get vaccinated now to ensure protection for Christmas gatherings.
Whitty: Elderly infection care is 'hit and miss'
England's chief medical officer, Chris Whitty, calls for urgent research to prevent and manage infections in older adults, highlighting risks from sepsis to dementia. Read his full report.
BBC Doctor's 'Worrying' Warning Over Health Scams
BBC's Dr Punam Krishan reveals three dangerous health scams on the rise. Learn how to spot fake GP calls, AI deepfakes, and rogue pharmacies to protect yourself.
Measles Cases Rise: UKHSA Urges MMR Vaccine Check
UK health officials report 847 measles cases in England, a rise of 36. With 69% in children under 10, parents are urged to check MMR vaccine status immediately.
8 Vital Health Checks for the Over-60s
Stay proactive with your health this winter. Discover the eight essential NHS screenings and vaccinations for over-60s to ensure a healthier 2026.
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'.
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.
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.
NHS 'See a GP' Warning Over Meningitis Threat
The NHS issues an urgent warning about life-threatening meningitis, urging people to check vaccination status with their GP. Teenagers and young adults are at high risk.
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.
5 Million Brits Urged to Get Vaccinations Amid Health Alert
Health authorities issue urgent warning as measles and whooping cough cases surge across Britain. Discover if you're among those at risk and how to protect your family.
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.
NHS Ibuprofen Warning: Hidden Health Risks Revealed
Medical experts reveal surprising risks associated with common painkillers and which vulnerable groups should avoid them completely.
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.
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.
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.
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