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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Health news round-up: cardiovascular research special

Senior clinical reporter Joanna Robertson summarises some important developments in health news.…

Published: 5 September 2025

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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

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Weight-loss medicines should be delivered through pharmacies, says Community Pharmacy Scotland

Offering weight-loss medicines in community pharmacies would “ensure safety and effectiveness”, according to Community Pharmacy Scotland's manifesto for the 2026 Scottish Parliamentary elections.…

Published: 4 September 2025

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All pharmacies told to back Pharmacy First promotional campaign

The government said the campaign was expected to run alongside one from NHS England aimed at the wider public.…

Published: 3 September 2025

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Missed Pharmacy First payments top £70m as record numbers fail to meet threshold

Exclusive: Analysis by The Pharmaceutical Journal has revealed 6,551 pharmacies did not offer 30 Pharmacy First consultations in May 2025, the number needed to trigger the £1,000 monthly threshold payment.…

Published: 3 September 2025