News Alternative to injections for people with severe migraines approved for use on NHS Eptinezumab, a calcitonin gene-related peptide inhibitor, will be available on the NHS for people with episodic and chronic migraines who meet certain conditions.…Published: 27 January 2023
News Government to change law to reclassify so-called ‘diet drug’ as a poison The change will mean 2,4-Dinitrophenol can only be sold legally to a member of the public by a registered pharmacist.…Published: 27 January 2023
News Government advisers recommend autumn COVID-19 boosters for people at most risk An extra booster dose may also be offered in the spring for smaller groups, such as people who are immunocompromised or of older age.…Published: 26 January 2023
News David Johnson (1943–2023)On 24 January 2023, David Johnson, aged 79 years, of Knutsford, Cheshire. Mr Johnson registered with the Society in 1968.…Published: 26 January 2023
News Nicholas Argent (1948–2022)On 12 October 2022, Nicholas Argent, aged 73 years, of Northwich, Cheshire. Mr Argent registered with the Society in 1971.…Published: 26 January 2023
News Pharmacies in England’s most deprived areas provide 50% more NHS services to their local populations Exclusive: "Worrying" new figures show funding cuts are putting much-needed pharmacy services at risk in England's most deprived areas.…Published: 26 January 2023
News UK government rejects proposals for a national formulary for HRT Other rejected recommendations include the introduction of a menopause leave policy as well as making menopause a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010.…Published: 25 January 2023
News More than 20,000 inhalers returned through postal inhaler recycling scheme The scheme has saved an estimated 119.3 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions entering the atmosphere.…Published: 25 January 2023
News Transitional payments worth £2.5m per month for community pharmacy to end from February 2023 The Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee said in a statement that the government had decided to end transitional payments “based on the latest monitoring and analysis of funding delivery”.…Published: 24 January 2023
News Pharmacies save 1,700 GP appointments through NHS-funded walk-in consultation service Paul McGorry, chief executive of Humber Local Pharmaceutical Committee, said that 60% of patients who used the 'Walk-in consultation service' in Humber and North Yorkshire would otherwise have gone to a GP.…Published: 24 January 2023
