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MHRA seized illegally traded medicines worth £45m last year

Seized products included GLP-1s, sleeping pills, painkillers and erectile dysfunction treatments.

26 Jan 2026 , 1 Min Article

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On the point of pain

Throughout September’s Pain Awareness Month, pharmacy teams can play a vital role in tackling pain and its management.

11 Sep 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Coroner seeks answers from ICB over accidental prescription medicines death

Greater Manchester ICB has until June 5 to explain how it will prevent accidental medication-related deaths after a man died from "concomitant Dihydrocodeine and Pregabalin toxicity".

22 Apr 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Getting to grips with first aid

Pharmacy teams can provide first aid knowledge, advice and product recommendations, starting with what to included in a basic first aid kit.

13 Apr 2021 , 5 Min Article

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