News All-Wales Medicines Strategy Group publishes framework on self-administration of medicines in hospital The guidance says that enabling patients to be involved in the management of their medicines can improve “adherence, safety and health literacy”.…Published: 30 March 2026
News Safety risks for hospital patients treated with insulin highlighted in report According to a report by the Health Services Safety and Investigations Body, most inpatient diabetes care is delivered by non-specialist staff who “may lack confidence and/or competence” in diabetes management.…Published: 30 March 2026
News Pharmacy contract for 2026/2027 delayed Community Pharmacy England said that it is “not yet clear” when negotiations will conclude.…Published: 27 March 2026
News President elected for Royal College of Pharmacy The newly established national pharmacy advisory councils also elected vice president/chairs, vice chairs and Senate members.…Published: 27 March 2026
News Health news round-up: antidepressants, hospital admissions and rheumatology workforce A weekly summary of important developments in pharmacy and health news that you may have missed.…Published: 27 March 2026
News Petition urges government to extend NHS support fund to fully include pharmacy students The petition highlights that the travel reimbursement that pharmacy students are able to claim under the current rules does not address wider financial pressures that they may face.…Published: 27 March 2026
News GPhC announces 6% rise in registration fees From September 2026, pharmacist renewal fees will increase by £17 a year to £310, pharmacy technician fees by £8 to £146, and pharmacy premises fees by £25 to £441.…Published: 26 March 2026
News First neighbourhood health centres to open by 2027 The government said that up to £50m has been pledged to support the rollout of the first 27 neighbourhood health centres across England.…Published: 26 March 2026
News Pharmacy teams subjected to racism, threats and violence A survey by Community Pharmacy England of more than 3,000 pharmacy premises revealed that 21% of respondents experienced verbal abuse on a daily basis.…Published: 26 March 2026
News New training standards for overseas pharmacists to include prescribing Proposed changes to training standards for internationally qualified pharmacists could replace the current registration routes with a single year of integrated academic learning and learning in practice.…Published: 25 March 2026
