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Patient died from infection associated with non-sterile alcohol-free wipes

The UK Health Security Agency and the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency have warned that anyone with non-sterile alcohol-free wipes in their home and first aid kits should remove them immediately.…

Published: 6 February 2026

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Aspirin supplies expected to stabilise ‘over coming weeks’

In response to a written question to the Department of Health and Social Care, health minister Zubir Ahmed said the government is working with all partners in the supply chain to “ensure maximum accessibility” of aspirin in pharmacies and hospitals.…

Published: 6 February 2026

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Health news round-up: travel warnings, AMR in children, and the latest on medicine supply

A weekly summary of important developments in pharmacy and health news that you may have missed.…

Published: 6 February 2026

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Philip Leon Marshall Davies (1938–2026)

Celebrated as a “a true leader and a real gentleman”, Marshall Davies helped shape the direction of a variety of expert bodies and inspired countless colleagues through his leadership.…

Published: 6 February 2026

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Almost half of online pharmacies not inspected within six months of registration

Exclusive: The General Pharmaceutical Council told The Pharmaceutical Journal that its inspections were sometimes delayed longer than six months owing to scheduling problems or if the registration was relocated.…

Published: 5 February 2026

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All ex-Jhoots pharmacies taken over by Allied Pharmacies to reopen

The company has also confirmed that all staff that have moved over to Allied Pharmacies will receive backdated pay.…

Published: 5 February 2026

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National pharmacy stop-smoking service could support more than 200,000 quit attempts annually

The Company Chemists’ Association said a national walk-in pharmacy service would offer a single, consistent route for patients looking to quit smoking.…

Published: 5 February 2026

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Candidates for the inaugural National Pharmacy Advisory Council elections

The following nominations have been received for the forthcoming elections to the National Pharmacy Advisory Councils of England, Scotland and Wales. These are the inaugural elections for the future Royal College of Pharmacy. No election is required in Scotland as the number of candidate…

Published: 5 February 2026

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Pharmacies to deliver HPV ‘catch-up’ vaccines and early cancer detection under national cancer plan

In its national cancer plan, the government has announced that pharmacies will offer ‘catch-up’ human papillomavirus vaccinations to young patients who missed their dose at school.…

Published: 4 February 2026

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Medicine shortages are ‘national security issue’, says Lords committee report

The House of Lords Public Services Committee also recommended that medicines supply risks should be added to the National Risk Register, which outlines the most serious risks facing the UK…

Published: 4 February 2026