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How food supplements can bridge nutritional gaps

With many people in the UK failing to meet the Government’s daily nutrition recommendations, there is cause for concern when it comes to our nation’s diets. Margaret East explores how supplements can help to bridge the gaps

30 Sep 2026

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How many steps do you really need every day?

Much has been made of the importance of getting 10,000 steps every day for optimal health, but is this many really necessary? Rod Tucker investigates

29 Sep 2026

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What you need to know about weight loss medicines

Weight loss injections and pills are all over mainstream media. But what do people really understand about these medicines? Victoria Goldman explores

01 Sep 2026

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Get involved with October’s health campaigns

October is a busy month for health campaigns, with plenty for pharmacy teams to get involved with

31 Aug 2026

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Mythbusting 5: The collagen con?

Next in our ‘mythbusting’ series looking at the evidence behind social-media driven wellness trends, we turn our attention to claims about collagen. By Saša Janković.

05 Aug 2026

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Are the kids alright?

Childhood and teen obesity continues to be a problem across the UK, with screen time curbing activity levels and junk food adverts aimed at children not helping either.

01 Jun 2026

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Mythbusting 1: 'Natural' weight loss products

Welcome to the first in a new series of articles looking at the evidence behind social media-driven wellness trends. We separate what might genuinely help from what is overstated, misunderstood or simply not supported by science.

11 May 2026

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Where there's smoke

With disposable vapes now banned in the UK to protect children’s health, will more people go back to smoking, and how can pharmacy teams support customers who want to quit?

10 Sep 2025

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Mounjaro chaos as Lilly suspends sales

Pharmacies will not be able to order the drug until next week as the company struggles to cope with unprecedented demand.

28 Aug 2025

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NICE says patients on weight loss drugs need follow-up support

Healthcare providers will be expected to monitor people for at least a year after they come off obesity medication, according to new guidance.

05 Aug 2025

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