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NHS Faces Scrutiny Over £1 Million Pharma Payments

5/28/2025

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The NHS is under fire as The i Paper uncovers that mental health professionals have received almost £1 million from pharmaceutical companies since 2021. In response, Labour is pushing for a mandatory payment register to boost transparency and combat potential corruption, while MPs call for stricter regulations to safeguard patient care from external influences.

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The NHS is under fire as The i Paper uncovers that mental health professionals have received almost £1 million from pharmaceutical companies since 2021. In response, Labour is pushing for a mandatory payment register to boost transparency and combat potential corruption, while MPs call for stricter regulations to safeguard patient care from external influences.