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.
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.
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.
Over 130 Immigrants Arrested in North Carolina Raids
Federal immigration agents arrested more than 130 people in Charlotte, including on church grounds, sparking protests and accusations of rights violations. Read the full report.
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.
Korean workers return to Hyundai after US raid
Some of the 300+ South Korean workers detained in a US immigration raid at a Hyundai plant in Georgia have returned to their jobs. Discover the fallout and diplomatic resolution.
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.
Halloween ICE Raid: Homeowners Dragged From Beds
Exclusive details emerge of a terrifying Halloween night raid where ICE agents stormed a residential property, dragging homeowners from their beds in a dramatic immigration enforcement operation that has left the community in shock.
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.
Brazil's deadliest police raid leaves dozens dead in Rio
Brazilian security forces unleash unprecedented violence in Rio de Janeiro favelas, leaving dozens dead in what's being called the deadliest police operation in the nation's history.
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.
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