Pharmacy Magazine Podcast: Talking Pharmacy
Jun 19, 2026 · 2 min · 3 segments
Catch up on our most read stories of the week so far – in just two minutes.
Ross FergusonHost
First, medicine shortages have never been so chronic and severe, senior health leaders have warned, with the NPA saying they pose a serious risk to patient safety.
The Royal College of GPs has also raised concerns about the impact medicine shortages are having on patients, GPs and pharmacists.
Community Pharmacy England has launched a survey to gauge contractors' views on the 2026-27 contract settlement.
CP is also holding a series of new contract roadshows across England throughout June and July.
Meanwhile, the MHRA has updated product information for ACE inhibitors to strengthen the warnings on the risk of delayed-onset adudema, which may still occur after weeks to even years of use.
as the pharmacy is calling for safer weight management after new GP insights suggested more patients than ever are being offered unregulated medications.
The group is introducing a disposal and support scheme across its pharmacies for unregulated weight loss drugs, offering what it says is judgment-free advice and a safe route for users to hand them in.
According to a new global survey commissioned by Avery Dennison, a material science and digital solutions company, online pharmacy users showed the highest levels of unease over counterfeit meds.
Finally, Tesco Pharmacy is offering free blood pressure checks to anxious football fans.
A reminder that community pharmacy can turn even sporting moments into opportunities for prevention, early detection and healthier conversations.
First, medicine shortages have never been so chronic and severe, senior health leaders have warned, with the NPA saying they pose a serious risk to patient safety.
The Royal College of GPs has also raised concerns about the impact medicine shortages are having on patients, GPs and pharmacists.
Community Pharmacy England has launched a survey to gauge contractors' views on the 2026-27 contract settlement.
CP is also holding a series of new contract roadshows across England throughout June and July.
Meanwhile, the MHRA has updated product information for ACE inhibitors to strengthen the warnings on the risk of delayed-onset adudema, which may still occur after weeks to even years of use.
as the pharmacy is calling for safer weight management after new GP insights suggested more patients than ever are being offered unregulated medications.
The group is introducing a disposal and support scheme across its pharmacies for unregulated weight loss drugs, offering what it says is judgment-free advice and a safe route for users to hand them in.
According to a new global survey commissioned by Avery Dennison, a material science and digital solutions company, online pharmacy users showed the highest levels of unease over counterfeit meds.
Finally, Tesco Pharmacy is offering free blood pressure checks to anxious football fans.
A reminder that community pharmacy can turn even sporting moments into opportunities for prevention, early detection and healthier conversations.
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