New drugs—great for the drug company, less so for the patient

Q Are prescription charges going up this year? And by how much? A Prescription charges in England will be frozen this year, for the first time since 2022, with a single item remaining at £9.90 in 2025

With the average UK care home costing £65,000 a year, the prospect of meeting these fees can be a worry. But some people won’t have to pay – and it doesn’t have to mean selling your home. Our expert explains how it works

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The UK Government has published a paper on its approach to securing vital medicines for animals after 2025

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