News Alison Simpson (1954–2025)On 17 August 2025, Alison Simpson, MPharmS, aged 70 years, of East Morton, West Yorkshire. Mrs Simpson registered with the Society in 1977.…Published: 11 September 2025
News More than 40 neighbourhood health service sites announced across England The Department of Health and Social Care said that the 43 neighbourhood health service sites will initially focus on long-term conditions, such as diabetes, high blood pressure and epilepsy.…Published: 10 September 2025
News Tool can identify harmful medications in older adults with cancer, study finds Researchers analysed patient record data to identify patients that were prescribed one or more potentially inappropriate medications, which are considered to be high-risk for older adults.…Published: 10 September 2025
News Pharmacies could offer more vaccines off-site under government proposals Pharmacies could offer a wider range of vaccinations away from registered premises to increase access and uptake, according to a consultation document.…Published: 9 September 2025
News Clinical academic receives 2025 RPS Barnett Award The Royal Pharmaceutical Society said that Adam Pattison Rathbone’s “leadership, inclusiveness and dedication to others’ growth have made a lasting impact on the profession”.…Published: 9 September 2025
News Manchester student wins PJ and BPSA writing competition Entrants were asked to discuss ways in which the MPharm curriculum, placements or foundation training could be changed to help get graduates ready for practice.…Published: 9 September 2025
News First ‘NICE-curated’ clinical guideline announced The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence said the Duchenne muscular dystrophy guideline would be followed by others to provide “useful and useable guidance in an efficient, timely and sustainable manner”.…Published: 8 September 2025
News Electronic prescription service fully rolled out to prisons NHS England’s electronic prescription service will now allow digital prescriptions to be given to prisoners on their release.…Published: 8 September 2025
News Health news round-up: cardiovascular research special Senior clinical reporter Joanna Robertson summarises some important developments in health news.…Published: 5 September 2025
News NICE names pharmacists as part of heart failure multidisciplinary team for first time The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence’s updated guidance for chronic heart failure has also introduced medicines earlier in the treatment pathway.…Published: 4 September 2025
