Richard Hough's Insights

29 May 2026

We break down the sector-wide impact of the Government’s funding boost and prescribing reforms.

18 June 2025

The 2025 Spending Review marks a pivotal shift in the UK’s fiscal and industrial strategy, with significant ramifications for companies operating in the health, science & technology and defence sectors.

28 January 2025

We were recently invited to share their legal expertise and experience at a roundtable discussion at the Houses of Parliament on the delay in implementing hub and spoke legislation.

29 November 2024

We explain the key provisions of the Bill and its implications for healthcare professionals.

30 September 2024

Legislation has been introduced to permit registered pharmacy technicians to supply and administer medicines under Patient Group Directions (PGDs).

14 August 2024

When it comes to supplying weight loss medications, there are a number of critical factors that prescribers must take into consideration.

25 June 2024

An emergency ban on puberty blockers places pharmacists in a potentially tricky situation. Legally, what do you need to know?

8 May 2024

Inequity exists in the financial support offered by the Government to GP practices and pharmacies — in particular, when it comes to business rates.

25 April 2024

20 February 2024

Our pharmacy law specialist Richard Hough explores the Pharmacy First Service and its impact on pharmacy businesses.

6 February 2024

Here, Richard Hough, Partner and Head of Healthcare, explores the Government’s proposed changes to pharmacy supervision.