Hospital pharmacists’ body ‘extremely disappointed’ in 3% pay rise for NHS staff The Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists has criticised the government's announcement of a 3% pay rise for NHS staff.…
Pharmacists advised to use social media ‘responsibly’ in updated good practice guidance New guidance in the 44th edition of Medicines, Ethics and Practice focuses on managing the crossover between personal and professional life.…
Pharmacists could assess patients’ suitability for COVID-19 monoclonal antibody treatment Exclusive: NHS documents seen by The Pharmaceutical Journal show the development of plans for a neutralising monoclonal antibody treatment service for COVID-19.…
No difference in cognitive outcomes in children born to women taking antiseizure medicines Researchers found no significant differences in the development of children born to mothers taking antiseizure medicines during pregnancy and those who did not.…
Peter Kopelman (1951–2021) From advising on government policy and driving forward reforms to pharmacy training, Peter Kopelman had a powerful influence on the health service and the care it provides to patients.…
Number of pharmacists in primary care training increases by almost 50% in a year In 2020/2021, 1,094 pharmacists began primary care training, which is 477 more than in 2019/2020.…
Pharmacists in Boots stores given body cameras to prevent abuse Amid a rise in violence and abuse from retail customers, staff in 60 Boots stores have been given body cameras to record interactions with the public.…
Prenatal exposure to paracetamol associated with increased risk of autism and ADHD Children who were prenatally exposed to paracetamol were 19% and 21% more likely to subsequently develop symptoms of autism spectrum conditions and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, respectively.…
Community pharmacy staff included in COVID-19 self-isolation exemption scheme The government has announced that frontline health and care staff, who have been advised to self-isolate, will be permitted to attend work under specific circumstances.…
Chief executive of pharmacy negotiating body to step down After three years, Simon Dukes will leave his post as chief executive of the Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee.…
