The standard NHS childhood vaccination programme will include chickenpox from 2 January 2026.
The rebate allays fears of a 170% price rise but patients are warned the cost of the drug will still jump.
The target set by the Department of Health for patients red flagged for breast cancer to be assessed is 14 days.
The target set by the Department of Health for patients red flagged for breast cancer to be assessed is 14 days.
The drug's US manufacturer has asked UK distributors to stop taking orders from pharmacies until next month's price increase.
Dr Sayed Talibi is told his conduct was "fundamentally incompatible" with being a doctor.
Dr Sayed Talibi is told his conduct was "fundamentally incompatible" with being a doctor.
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