tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications 2025-07-22T10:31:34+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/the-mhra-and-the-global-flu-vaccine-how-the-uk-is-helping-shape-the-worlds-flu-vaccine 2025-07-22T10:31:34+01:00

Ensuring the seasonal flu vaccine is ready, safe and effective involves months of international planning, testing and collaboration

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/pharmacist-time-freed-up-to-treat-patients-more 2025-07-17T00:00:00+01:00

Pharmacists will benefit from better access to pharmacy services as part of 10 Year Health Plan, under new proposals set out by the government today.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/cost-of-living-boost-for-millions-as-prescription-charges-frozen 2025-04-28T00:00:00+01:00

Millions of patients are getting a cost of living boost as the government freezes prescription charges for the first time in 3 years.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-services-for-patients-under-record-pharmacy-funding-deal 2025-03-31T00:00:00+01:00

Patients to benefit from new services thanks to funding deal agreed between the government and Community Pharmacy England.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/update-on-2-specialist-review-requirements-for-male-patients-already-taking-valproate 2025-02-13T16:00:54+00:00

A review by 2 specialists will remain in place for patients starting valproate under 55 years of age.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-opens-discussions-with-community-pharmacy-england-over-2526-funding-contract 2025-01-28T00:00:00+00:00

The consultation will set the future direction for the community pharmacy sector.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/landmark-collaboration-with-largest-pharmaceutical-company 2024-10-14T00:00:00+01:00

Collaboration announced at International Investment Summit, meeting the PM's ambitions to catalyse investment in the UK and proving the UK is open for business. 

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/health-and-social-care-secretary-speech-at-rcgp-conference 2024-10-04T00:00:00+01:00

The Health and Social Care Secretary spoke at the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) annual conference 2024, in Liverpool.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/mhra-advises-men-taking-valproate-and-their-partners-to-use-effective-contraception 2024-09-05T15:03:04+01:00

Men taking valproate and their partners are being advised by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) to use effective contraception because of new data suggesting a potential small increased risk of ha…

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-to-make-medicines-dispensing-more-efficient 2024-05-13T00:00:00+01:00

The changes will allow pharmacists to spend more time with patients, levelling the playing field between smaller pharmacies and larger chains.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-powers-for-dental-and-pharmacy-staff-to-free-up-appointments 2024-03-28T00:00:00+00:00

The move will streamline processes within dental and pharmacy settings and improve patient experiences.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/get-your-blood-pressure-checked 2024-03-11T00:00:00+00:00

Millions at risk from 'silent killer' as NHS campaign warns there are often 'no clues' when it comes to high blood pressure. 

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/500000-women-benefit-from-cheaper-hormone-replacement-therapy 2024-01-24T00:00:00+00:00

Half a million women in England have accessed cheaper HRT - the main treatment for negative menopause symptoms - since last April.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/womens-health-strategy-priorities-secretary-of-state-speech 2024-01-17T00:00:00+00:00

The Health and Social Care Secretary, Victoria Atkins, spoke at the Woman's Health Summit to update on the Women's Health Strategy 2024 priorities.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/patients-and-pharmacies-to-benefit-from-changes-to-supervision 2023-12-07T00:00:00+00:00

Plans to make better use of pharmacies, improve access to primary care and maximise the contribution of pharmacy professionals set out in new consultation.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/major-national-strategy-to-reduce-number-of-tragic-suicides 2023-09-11T00:01:00+01:00

Government pledge to reduce England’s suicide rate within 2 and a half years with launch of new national suicide prevention strategy.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/all-gp-surgeries-in-england-to-have-digital-phonelines-by-march 2023-08-18T09:42:00+01:00

Government plans to modernise and reform primary care progress as more than 1,000 general practices sign up for digital upgrades.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/free-prescription-age-frozen-at-60 2023-06-15T10:40:00+01:00

Everyone aged 60 and over will continue to receive free prescriptions, the government has confirmed today.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/supply-update-hormone-replacement-therapy-medication-utrogestan 2023-05-20T09:39:00+01:00

A serious shortage protocol (SSP) has been issued across the UK for Utrogestan® 100mg capsules today (19 May 2023).

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/over-37700-women-access-cheaper-hormone-replacement-therapy-scheme 2023-04-04T14:59:00+01:00

37,700 women have purchased hormone replacement therapy (HRT) prescription prepayment certificates (PPC) following the launch, saving over £1.13 million.