AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoNHS Prescription Costs: England’s health minister says policies on free NHS prescriptions are kept under regular review, as some patients could face an extra £26 on top of current charges; the Government also plans to freeze prescription charges for 2026/27. Drug Testing Without Animals: The UK backs a £22m push to speed up medicines using lab-grown miniature human organs, aiming to reduce reliance on animal testing via a new Cambridge hub. Weight-Loss & Diabetes Pills: MHRA has authorised Lilly’s oral weight-management and type 2 diabetes tablet Foundayo (orforglipron) for private prescription, with NHS evaluation underway. Pharmacy Role in Vaccines: New research highlights that pharmacists are well placed to expand adult vaccination, but training and regulatory gaps still hold back uptake. Wildfire Health Advice (Wales): South Wales Fire and Rescue warns residents to keep windows and doors closed due to a Category 3 wildfire and avoid the area. Mental Health: A new mental health hub plan is reported for north east London, alongside concerns that antidepressant use in Britain is surging.
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