News Body cameras used by staff in one in five Boots stores The rollout of body camera technology across Boots pharmacy locations is aimed to make staff safer in response to increasing incidents of violence and aggression from customers.…Published: 6 June 2025
News Study finds association between GLP-1 use and macular degeneration in diabetes Researchers found that patients with longer durations of exposure to glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists were associated with a higher risk of developing neovascular age-related macular degeneration.…Published: 6 June 2025
News Ban on new distance-selling pharmacies will result in ‘even playing field’ for contractors, says government Legislative changes coming into force later in June 2025 will also prohibit distance-selling pharmacies from providing remote services in person on their premises.…Published: 5 June 2025
News MHRA urges women taking weight-loss drugs to use effective contraception Guidance published by the medicines regulator has warned that patients trying to conceive should remain on contraception for a “wash-out” period after stopping GLP-1 receptor agonists.…Published: 5 June 2025
News Long-term plan for NHS workforce must follow 2026 Senedd elections, says RPS The Welsh NHS Confederation and Wellbeing Alliance, which is supported by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, has urged the Welsh government to develop a workforce plan that expands training places and improves access to professional qualifications.…Published: 4 June 2025
News Gail Healey (1976–2025)On 15 May 2025, Gail Healey MPharmS, aged 48 years, of King's Lynn, Norfolk. Ms Healey registered with the Society in 2003.…Published: 4 June 2025
News Urgent reform needed to fulfil Pharmacy First potential, say pharmacy and GP leaders Exclusive: A joint letter from local pharmaceutical committees and local medical committees in London has called on the government to improve patient access to Pharmacy First.…Published: 4 June 2025
News Immunotherapy doubles amount of time head and neck cancer patients are disease free, study results suggest Researchers found that in some patients with head and neck cancers, pembrolizumab stopped the cancer from getting worse or returning for an average of 60 months.…Published: 3 June 2025
News Only one-third of pharmacies will meet new Pharmacy First monthly payment requirements, warns CCA A report published by the Company Chemists' Association said new Pharmacy First bundling requirements may leave the service “financially unviable”.…Published: 3 June 2025
News Dennis Dorrington (1930–2025)On 9 May 2025, Dennis Dorrington MPharmS, aged 94 years, of Totland Bay, Isle of Wight. Mr Dorrington registered with the Society in 1954.…Published: 2 June 2025
