RPS responds to BMJ study on NSAIDs prescribing risks in England
Calling for enhanced support for pharmacists in primary care, RPS highlighted the importance of structured medication reviews, identifying polypharmacy, and deprescribing in high-risk patient...
RPS President: Pharmacists key to standardizing reproductive healthcare access, reducing inequalities
RPS endorses call for improved women’s reproductive health by FSRH to Wes Streeting, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society...
Wegovy approved to prevent heart problems or strokes in obese and overweight adults
A post-approval clinical study showed that Wegovy significantly reduced the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events by 20% compared to a placebo
The Medicines and...
MHRA approves Comirnaty JN.1 COVID-19 vaccine for all ages
Administration of the MHRA approved vaccine differs between adults and children depending on their age at the time of vaccination
The Medicines and Healthcare products...
PDA ‘Locum Matters’ event highlights employer pressure tactics on rates
PDA Locum Members Address Key Issues at 'Locum Matters' Event organised virtually called 'Locum Matters'
At the recent 'Locum Matters' online event held on June...
Chief Pharmacist standards: GPhC consultation shows strong support, but calls for clarity
Many respondents believed that the proposed Chief Pharmacist standards would benefit pharmacy staff by providing legal protections in the event of an inadvertent preparation...
NPA supports FSRH’s appeal to Wes Streeting to prioritise women’s reproductive health
NPA says community pharmacies have played a vital role in providing easy, affordable care for women and girls, providing advice and access to emergency...
New dermatology courses for community pharmacists launched: Here’s why you should attend
Community pharmacists play a crucial role in the early detection of many skin diseases, including skin cancer and inflammatory skin conditions
The British College of...
Millions of NHS resources wasted due to public unawareness of Pharmacy First scheme
New report by PAGB reveals that almost half of consumers are unaware of the Pharmacy First scheme, leading to unnecessary GP and A&E visits...
BMA calls on pharmacists to support campaign against 2024/25 GP contract changes
The Chair of GPC England at the BMA has written to Wes Streeting detailing how they can work together to rebuild general practice in...
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