Pharmacy First-issued medicines increase by nearly a third

Medicines issued in Pharmacy First consultations for seven common conditions rose 32% in 2025/26, NHSBSA figures show.

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Pharmacy First-issued medicines increase by nearly a third

Published 15 October 2026 · Prescribing & medicines

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In brief Medicines issued in Pharmacy First consultations for seven common conditions rose 32% in 2025/26, NHSBSA figures show.

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