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Cases Of Invasive Meningococcal Disease in Kent

News story Cases of invasive meningococcal disease notified in Kent Club Chemistry contacts asked to come forward for antibiotics if they visited club between 5 and 7 March 2026. From: UK Health Security Agency Published 16 March 2026 Last updated 16 March 2026 — See all updates Update 16 March The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA)…

Important Information About Weight Management Medication

You may be aware that from 23 June 2025 Primary Care is now able to prescribe the weight loss injection tirzepatide (often known as Mounjaro) under very strict guidelines. The Cambridge and Peterborough Integrated Care Board have set out the following instructions for GP surgeries in this area: 1. Your regular GP should not prescribe…

Pharmacy first

Treatment for seven common conditions is now possible through pharmacies with the new Pharmacy First scheme. The treatment is the same as that we can prescribe, including antibiotics if appropriate. These conditions are 1. Sore throat – 5+ years and not pregnant. 2. Earache – Children aged 1-17, not recurrent. 3. Sinusitis – over 12…