Announced
Pharmacy First expansion 2026
New prescribing pathways are planned for participating pharmacies from autumn 2026, including help for migraines and acne.
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Announced
Cholesterol checks at pharmacies: 2026 pilot
A cholesterol testing pilot is planned at around 100 pharmacies in England from autumn 2026.
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Free emergency contraception at pharmacies: 2026 update
Almost 305,000 emergency contraceptive pill doses were supplied at pharmacies between October 2025 and March 2026, NHS England reported.
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NHS App prescription tracking: the 2025 rollout
NHS England reported nearly 400,000 people using prescription tracking in August 2025. The feature helps patients check when medicines are ready.
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Pharmacy First: the May 2025 usage update
The NHS reported around 2.4 million people helped through the seven-condition service, alongside separate minor-illness referrals and urgent medicine supplies.
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