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5 Ways The Medicines Management Team Elevates Chronic Disease Management for ICBs
Managing long-term conditions is one of the greatest challenges facing Integrated Care Boards today, with the pressure to deliver better...
Aug 84 min read


How Medicines Optimisation Transforms Primary Care Prescribing
Over 1.18 billion prescription items are written in the UK every year, yet up to half of patients do not take their medicines as intended. This silent gap between prescription and real-world use is costing not just billions of pounds, but also patient health, safety, and trust in the system.
Aug 86 min read


Drowning in GLP-1 Letters? The Medicines Management Team Has Your Back
GLP-1 prescriptions have increased by over 300 percent in the past year, leaving many GP practices overwhelmed by a relentless wave of letters and medication updates.
Jul 145 min read


Celebrating Excellence: TMMT Wins the GHP Award for Primary Care Pharmacy Services
This year, that story reached a new milestone as The Medicines Management Team (TMMT) was recognised with the prestigious GHP Award for Excellence in Primary Care Pharmacy Services.
Jul 95 min read


The NHS 10-Year Plan: Opportunities and Challenges for Medicines Management
The NHS is setting the stage for a decade of transformation, with a bold 10-year plan that promises to reshape the delivery of healthcare across England.
Jul 86 min read


NHS Launches Mass Rollout of Weight-Loss Jabs: What Patients Need to Know
More than one in four adults in England are now living with obesity, a figure that continues to climb each year despite countless diets, fitness trends, and public health campaigns.
Jul 36 min read


The Essential Guide to PCN Clinical Pharmacists for Practice Managers
Did you know that the overall number of pharmacists working in primary care networks has increased by more than a third in a year, yet many practice managers still struggle to unlock their team’s full potential.
Jul 36 min read


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
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


ARRS Underspend 2024/25: A Missed Opportunity or a Call to Action?
Unspent ARRS Funding How PCNs Can Maximise Critical Resources
Jun 36 min read
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


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


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


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


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
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


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


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 in investment for 2025/26, the ARRS budget and GP contract changes are set to redefine primary care in the UK. For GP practices, this is more than just a financial uplift—it’s a chance to embrace a more dynamic, patient-centred approach. With newly qualified GPs and practice nurses now included in the ARRS scheme, enhanced digital access r
Mar 195 min read


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


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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