Pharmacies Prepare for Surge in Demand as New Weight Loss Pill Hits Shelves Monday, July 6, 2026 wegovy pharmacies weightloss semaglutide obesity nhs medication counterfeit pill health Pharmacies across the UK are gearing up for a significant increase in demand following the launch of the Wegovy pill, the first oral GLP-1 weight loss medication approved by the UK’s Medicines and Healthcare products … Read More
Two Common Prescription Medications Become ‘Impossible to Source’ Amid England’s NHS Drug Shortage Crisis Thursday, June 4, 2026 nhs shortage medications diabetes parkinson’s pharmacies supplychain healthcare england insulin Two essential prescription medications—used by patients with diabetes and Parkinson’s disease—are becoming nearly impossible to find in England, as the nation grapples with unprecedented NHS drug shortages. The supply crisis … Read More
188 NHS Drugs Now in Short Supply: Full List of Affected Medications Sunday, May 31, 2026 nhs shortage medications pharmacies priceconcessions drugtariff supply reimbursement apixaban health The NHS has warned of significant shortages affecting 188 commonly prescribed medications. Currently, pharmacies receive a fixed reimbursement from the NHS for each dispensed medicine, forcing them to source drugs at or below … Read More
BBC Morning Live Doctor Warns of Rising Medical Scams Including Fake GP Calls Sunday, November 30, 2025 scams healthcare nhs phishing ai deepfake pharmacies medicine fraud verification Dr Punam Krishan, an NHS GP and familiar face on BBC’s Morning Live, has issued a serious warning about the increasing prevalence of medical scams. Sharing her concerns with her 127,000 Instagram followers, she … Read More