New £21 Cap on Pet Prescriptions Introduced for Dog and Cat Owners in England Thursday, July 9, 2026 veterinary prescriptions petcare regulation reform england costs transparency competition market Dog and cat owners in England are set to benefit from a new £21 cap on prescription fees as part of an extensive overhaul of the veterinary sector. This change aims to make pet healthcare more affordable and transparent. The … Read More
NHS urged to add endometriosis to free prescription exemption list Friday, June 5, 2026 nhs endometriosis prescriptions healthcare exemptions uk women medical petition condition The NHS is being called upon to include endometriosis on the exemption list for free prescriptions. This common condition affects 1 in 10 women and those assigned female at birth of reproductive age across the UK. Globally, … Read More
NHS Prescription Charges Frozen for Benefit Recipients Under Labour Government Thursday, April 2, 2026 prescriptions nhs labour benefits healthcare costofliving medication funding government welfare The Labour government has announced a continued freeze on NHS prescription charges starting this April, ensuring that the cost of a single prescription will stay at £9.90. This decision is expected to save patients around £12 … Read More
Martin Lewis Highlights NHS Prescription Prepayment Certificate to Help Patients Save Money Tuesday, February 24, 2026 martinlewis nhs prescriptions prepayment healthcare savingmoney ppc overcharging hrt costsaving Martin Lewis, founder of MoneySavingExpert.com, has brought attention to an often overlooked NHS cost-saving option—the Prescription Prepayment Certificate (PPC). This “season ticket” allows patients to pay a … Read More
‘Serious Harm’ Warning from Birmingham Pharmacist as Unlicensed Weight Loss Injection Seizures Surge Tuesday, February 3, 2026 pharmacy weightloss medication mhra unlicensed health safety prescriptions uk drugs A Birmingham pharmacist has issued a stark warning about the dangers of purchasing weight loss injections from unlicensed online sellers. Ahsan Bhatti, superintendent pharmacist at Frankley Pharmacy in Rubery, highlighted the … Read More
The pharmacy services patients need to know as winter pressures squeeze GPs and hospitals Thursday, December 25, 2025 pharmacy pharmacists healthcare winter gps aande minorillnesses westmidlands pharmacyfirst prescriptions Health leaders in the West Midlands are encouraging patients to turn to pharmacies instead of overburdened GP surgeries and A&E departments by utilizing the Pharmacy First service. Introduced in early 2024, Pharmacy First … Read More