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MHRA approves first needle-free emergency treatment for anaphylaxis

EURneffy, a single-dose nasal spray, is approved for the emergency treatment of anaphylaxis in patients weighing 30kg or more.…

Published: 22 July 2025

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Latest MEP reflects ‘growing complexity of pharmacy practice’

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society's newest Medicines, Ethics and Practice is the professional guide for pharmacists' 48th edition.…

Published: 21 July 2025

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Pharmacist counselling referrals increased by almost one-quarter in 2024

Pharmacist Support’s ‘2024 Impact Report’ revealed that the charity has funded more than 2,500 counselling sessions since the launch of its counselling service in 2021.…

Published: 21 July 2025

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Draft legislation sets out future of pharmacy supervision

The Department of Health and Social Care said that it expects the legislation to come into effect by the end of 2025, with a one-year transition period for the creation of professional standards and guidance.…

Published: 18 July 2025

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GPhC confirms 6% fee rise following consultation

The regulator said that the decision to raise its annual registration fees was influenced by increased operational costs and a need to ensure that it effectively carries out its regulatory responsibilities.…

Published: 18 July 2025

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NICE approves expanded access to early breast cancer treatment

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence estimates that its updated guidance will make ribociclib available to a further 5,700 patients.…

Published: 17 July 2025

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Pharmacies can be ‘soul of communities’, says pharmacy minister as draft supervision legislation due to be published

Exclusive: Pharmacy minister Stephen Kinnock said that the proposed reforms to pharmacy supervision “address existing inefficiencies” in how pharmacists personally supervise all operational aspects.…

Published: 17 July 2025

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Rhona Bennett (1970–2025)

On 8 July 2025, Rhona Bennett MPharmS, aged 55 years, of Linlithgow, Scotland. Mrs Bennett registered with the Society in 1992. Tributes Rhona was a warm, fun, caring pharmacist who went out of her way to help her fellow pharmacists when they needed representation. Rhona&…

Published: 16 July 2025

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Almost nine in ten patients labelled allergic to penicillin had no allergy, study finds

The study, funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research, found that 88% of people with a penicillin allergy or sensitivity had their label removed from their medical records.…

Published: 16 July 2025

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Regulator to trial independent complaint handling service as fitness-to-practise reports reach ‘record high’

The General Pharmaceutical Council says that concerns reported to the regulator have increased by 13% year on year and by more than 100% over the past four years.…

Published: 15 July 2025