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Two thirds of pharmacies ‘could close next year’ as financial pressures leave many on the brink

Pharmacy leaders have urged the government to increase funding for services to secure the long-term sustainability of the industry

The Independent UK

Pharmacists ‘using personal finances and remortgaging to keep businesses afloat’

It comes as a survey found almost four in 10 pharmacies are unable to pay bills for medication on time.

Evening Standard

Mounjaro users in UK warned against bulk buying before autumn price rise

Cost may increase as much as 170% from September, but patients warned against a quick switch to Wegovy

The Guardian - UK

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Shoplifters brazenly walk out of pharmacies with medical supplies in shocking CCTV

CCTV footage shows brazen shoplifters walking out of pharmacies across the UK with stolen medical supplies.

The Independent UK

Nine out of 10 pharmacies fell foul of shoplifting last year, survey reveals

Pharmacies have experienced shoplifting, abuse and assaults in the last year

The Independent UK

Surge in shoplifting and abuse at pharmacies, survey finds

The National Pharmacy Association poll found that many felt the police response to instances of shoplifting or abuse was insufficient.

The Independent UK

Pharmacies warn of unsustainable demand for weight loss medication

NPA chairman Olivier Picard said ‘many more people are interested in getting weight loss jabs than would actually be suitable for treatment’.

Evening Standard

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Demand for weight loss drugs is becoming unsustainable, say pharmacists

Industry group says treatments may need to be restricted to the most overweight

The Guardian - UK

Pharmacy warning of unsustainable demand for weight loss medication

Spiralling demand could see people being tempted to resort to unregulated online supplier

The Independent UK

Trump’s DOJ urges Supreme Court to reject appeal from Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell

Maxwell is attempting to be released from prison by arguing Epstein’s 2008 non-prosecution agreement shielded her from prosecution

The Independent UK

S.Africa's Ex-transport Bosses Charged Over Zuma-era Graft Case

Four former executives at South Africa's failing transport company were arrested and charged Monday over allegations of corruption worth millions of dollars in a high-profile case linked to the plunder of state resources.

International Business Times

UK shortage of critical drug forcing pancreatic cancer patients to skip meals

One pharmacist described scarcity of life-saving Creon as ‘worst stock shortage’ they have dealt with

The Guardian - UK

Members of Japan's Yakuza crime syndicate arrested for operating office too close to library

During the Yakuza's heyday in the 1960s, the group operated internationally and boasted more than 184,000 members, according to Japan's National Police Agency.

Euronews

Public warned against buying hay fever jabs online

Kenalog has known side-effects such as increased blood pressure, dizziness, severe abdominal pain, depression and mood swings.

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

Should you really take antibiotics to cure a cold? Experts have their say

GPs clear up the confusion

The Guardian - UK

Pharmacists face daily inappropriate demands for antibiotics, survey finds

National Pharmacy Association says some patients hoard them for holidays despite threat posed by antimicrobial resistance

The Independent UK

Pharmacists refuse patient requests for antibiotics ‘at least once a day’

Pharmacists say the current level of demand for antibiotics for minor ailments could pose a risk to patient and wider population safety.

The Independent UK

Pharmacies pause action while they examine Government funding deal

The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) had warned pharmacists were facing a financial ‘cliff edge’.

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Duterte’s drug war wasn’t about drugs

The former Philippine president’s crimes have finally caught up with him. But his war was never about the drugs

The Independent UK

Pharmacies threatening reduced hours over Labour budget funding row

The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) has said it has been left with “no choice” but to reduce opening hours

The Guardian - UK

UK pharmacies could cut hours unless NHS provides ‘new and sufficient’ funding

The National Pharmacy Association has recommended collective action for the first time in its history

The Independent UK

Thousands of independent pharmacies advised to take action amid funding row

Members of the National Pharmacy Association were balloted on collective action in November and have now been advised to start the process.

The Independent UK

Drug shortages putting patients at risk, pharmacists warn

A survey of 500 pharmacies by the National Pharmacy Association (NPA) revealed that at least once a day supply problems mean pharmacies are unable to dispense a prescription.

Evening Standard

Patients being put at risk by medicine supply shortages, pharmacy leaders warn

The National Pharmacy Association said pharmacies frequently have to turn away distressed, frustrated and sometimes angry patients.

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Rachel Reeves’ ‘Triple Whammy’ Tax Raid Set to Trigger Mass Business Closures

In a stark warning to the healthcare sector, scores of UK independent pharmacies are teetering on the brink of closure amid a surge in operational costs.

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