Hiv

Sexual health

Drop barriers to pharmacy PrEP provision, MPs urge minister

Health minister Karin Smyth urged to consider dropping barriers to PrEP provision

14 Feb 2025 , 1 Min Article

Public health

NHS silos hinder access to PrEP in pharmacies, says Labour MP

Labour MP Danny Beales said people were waiting on average 12 weeks to get the medicine.

04 Dec 2024 , 1 Min Article

Public health

First generic raltegravir medicines for HIV patients approved by MHRA

The MHRA has approved generic versions of raltegravir which reduce the amount of HIV in a patient’s blood when used with other medicines.

22 Jul 2024 , 1 Min Article

Men's health

Hitting home on HIV

Despite HIV being a major topic in health news since the 1990s, misinformation and stigma is still rife. Here's how pharmacy teams can help get the facts out there.

15 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

Men's health

Raising the issue of erection problems

Pharmacy teams have a vital role to play in addressing the stigma of erection problems and supporting customers.

11 Feb 2021 , 5 Min Article

Sexual health

A fertile area for pharmacy?

Pharmacy has shown that it can offer effective sexual health services but fragmented commissioning and significant funding cuts mean that provision varies widely.

25 Aug 2020 , 4 Min Article