All community pharmacies in Scotland will start offering a bridging contraception service from November 9, the Scottish government has announced.

Pharmacist Support has committed to running a wellbeing campaign for the second year running, following launching the ACTNow campaign last year in response to pressures brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Welsh government has unveiled plans for prescriptions to be sent electronically from a prescriber directly to pharmacies.

Boots and Well are preparing to support phase 3 of the COVID-19 vaccination programme but are waiting for NHSE&I to confirm the number of branches from which they will be able to offer the service.