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Wasted Medicines in England Could Fill 75 Swimming Pools Yearly, Pharmacy Group Says

The National Pharmacy Association estimates 3,400 tonnes of unused medicines are discarded annually in England, costing the NHS £480m. Experts warn this waste poses financial, environmental, and patie

theguardian · 2026-08-08 07:01

Britons to use e-gates in Switzerland as Starmer seals £5.2bn trade deal

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer secured a £5.2bn trade deal with Switzerland, facilitating e-gate access and removing roaming charges. The agreement notably maintains pharmaceutical patent protections,

theguardian · 2026-07-13 22:00