News Alison Rogerson (1956–2024)On 18 April 2024, Alison Rogerson MPharmS, aged 68 years, of Sudbury. Ms Rogerson registered with the Society in 1995.…Published: 22 January 2025
News Roy Sinclair (1948–2024)On 20 June 2024, Roy Sinclair MPharmS, aged 76 years, of New Malden, London. Mr Sinclair registered with the Society in 1971.…Published: 22 January 2025
News All pharmacy systems now able to deliver electronic prescription service Digital Health and Care Wales has confirmed that all seven pharmacy system suppliers who have contracts with pharmacies in Wales are now supporting the electronic prescription service.…Published: 21 January 2025
News Weight-loss drug use linked to reduced risk of substance misuse, study shows Results of the cohort analysis suggest that glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists cut the risk of use of substances including alcohol, cannabis and opioids.…Published: 20 January 2025
News Long service of membersThe Pharmaceutical Journal is marking long service of members by publishing the names of Members and Fellows of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society who reached 50, 60 or 70 years of continuous membership in 2024. Members wishing to have their contact details forwarded to any of these people should a…Published: 20 January 2025
News Kenneth McLintock (1959–2024)On 17 October 2024, Kenneth McLintock MPharmS, aged 65 years, of Maybole, Scotland. Mr McLintock registered with the Society in 1982.…Published: 20 January 2025
News Pharmacy can ‘unleash the potential’ of vaccines against AMR Delegates at the University College London, National Pharmacy Association and Royal Pharmaceutical Society annual lecture heard that community pharmacy’s “rapport with our patients” could be instrumental in increasing the uptake of vaccines to address antimicrobial resistance.…Published: 20 January 2025
News Melatonin prescribing in children rises by 245% in nine years, data show Exclusive: The uptick in prescribing melatonin in children runs parallel with a decrease in the prescribing of other medicines used for insomnia, including Z-drugs and benzodiazepines, data show.…Published: 17 January 2025
News Dorothea Gordon Crawford (1935–2024)On 15 October 2024, Dorothea Gordon Crawford MPharmS, aged 89 years, of Edinburgh. Mrs Crawford registered with the Society in 1956.…Published: 17 January 2025
News Four pharmacies closed per week in 2024, says National Pharmacy Association The National Pharmacy Association is urging the government to commence consultations on the 2025 ‘Community pharmacy contractual framework’ to prevent more closures.…Published: 17 January 2025
