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Uncovering the 2025-26 GP Contract Changes
Seven percent growth in contract funding is not just a headline—it signals a fundamental shift in how general practice will operate...
Jun 55 min read
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How the MHRA’s Approval of Trixeo Aerosphere Supports Net Zero NHS Goals
One in every five inhalers prescribed in the UK contributes significantly to the NHS’s carbon footprint, making respiratory care a surprising player in the climate conversation. With over 1.2 million people relying on inhalers for chronic obstructive pulmonary di
Jun 45 min read
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Unspent ARRS Funding: How PCNs Can Avoid Missing Out on Critical Resources
Unspent ARRS Funding How PCNs Can Maximise Critical Resources
Jun 35 min read
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UKHSA Issues Alert: Surge in Antifungal-Resistant Trichophyton indotineae Cases
Forty per cent of dermatophyte samples tested by the UK Health Security Agency in 2024 have shown resistance to terbinafine, the frontline antifungal treatment.
May 305 min read
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Why Taking Your Asthma Inhaler in the Afternoon Could Improve Night-Time Control
Three out of four people with asthma find their symptoms get worse at night, often leading to restless sleep and anxious evenings. For many, the struggle to breathe easily after dark is a nightly battle, despite faithfully using prescribed inhalers and following medical advice.
May 194 min read
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Hepatitis B Vaccine: Essential Steps for Protecting At-Risk Infants
A single missed vaccine can mean the difference between lifelong health and a future shadowed by chronic hepatitis B. In the UK, infants born to hepatitis B positive mothers face a unique set of challenges, but with the right steps, these babies can be protected from a virus that silently threatens their wellbeing.
May 164 min read
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Compliance Update: Weight Management Medicines Advertising Guidelines
Behind the surge in weight management treatments lies a regulatory minefield that's claiming victims daily. While your competitors promote "medical weight loss solutions" across Instagram and Tiktok.
May 156 min read
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QOF 2025/26: Key Strategies for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
One in four deaths in the UK is caused by cardiovascular disease , a figure that continues to challenge the NHS and primary care teams...
May 125 min read
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CVD Prevention Takes Centre Stage: Breaking Down the 2025/26 QOF Changes
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of premature death in the UK, accounting for over 25 per cent of all fatalities.
Mar 215 min read
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Pharmacy Technician: A Vital Role in Healthcare
Pharmacy technicians are the unsung heroes of healthcare, ensuring patients receive the right medications and advice to improve their health
Mar 195 min read
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ARRS Budget 2025/26: What the Changes Mean for Practices and Patients
How will the biggest funding boost to general practice in over a decade reshape the way care is delivered? With an £889 million increase...
Mar 195 min read
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What is a PCN Pharmacist? A Guide to Their Role in Primary Care
Over 1 billion prescription items are dispensed annually in England, and with the growing complexity of healthcare, managing medications...
Mar 65 min read
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What is a DPP? Understanding the Role in Independent Prescribing
What if the future of healthcare relied on professionals like you to shape safer, more effective prescribing practices?
Jan 306 min read
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High-Risk Medication Monitoring: Ensuring Patient Safety in the UK
Every year, medication errors account for thousands of preventable deaths globally, with high-risk medications being a leading...
Jan 306 min read
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Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF): What You Need to Know About QOF Codes and Updates
How do over 6,000 GP practices in England ensure they deliver high-quality care while meeting national standards? The answer lies in the...
Jan 296 min read
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Clinical Pharmacist Support for GPs: Why ARRS-Funded Solutions Are a Game Changer
Every GP practice feels the strain—appointments are harder to manage, patient needs are more complex, and the clock never seems to slow...
Jan 175 min read
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Why ARRS Pre-Trained Clinical Pharmacists Are Essential for Primary Care Networks
ARRS pre-trained clinical pharmacists are doing exactly that. These highly skilled professionals are not just filling gaps in the system...
Jan 175 min read
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Fully Funded Clinical Pharmacists Under the ARRS Scheme: What GPs Need to Know
With the NHS facing unprecedented challenges, the ARRS scheme's introduction of fully funded clinical pharmacists into GP practices is a...
Dec 17, 20244 min read
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ARRS Scheme Pharmacy Technician Support: A Solution for Primary Care Networks
As primary care networks face the challenge of managing an ever-growing patient load, a surprising statistic emerges: pharmacy...
Dec 16, 20244 min read
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Unlock the Benefits of ARRS Pharmacist Recruitment Support for Your PCN
With the NHS facing unprecedented demand, Primary Care Networks (PCNs) are under pressure to deliver more with less. A recent report...
Dec 13, 20244 min read
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