Nottingham professor awarded International Pharmaceutical Federation Fellowship Tracey Thornley, professor of health policy at the University of Nottingham’s School of Pharmacy, was recognised for her strong international leadership in advancing community pharmacy practice.…
Pharmacist training sites to receive backdated funding uplift NHS England said that for the 2026/2027 academic year, eligible pharmacist training sites will receive a 3.3% increase in funding per trainee compared with 2025/2026.…
Lost in fine print: how patient information leaflets are failing patients Is it time for there to be a change in how patient information leaflets are presented in order to improve health literacy and cut down on accidental double dosing?…
Health officials warn over persistent rise in Shigella infections In addition to rising Shigella case numbers, UK Health Security Agency data has highlighted increasing levels of antimicrobial resistance.…
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”.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
Pharmacists ‘perfectly placed’ to deliver nationally commissioned weight-loss service, MPs told Attendees of the Health and Social Care Committee session emphasised the importance of “wrap-around care” alongside prescribing GLP-1 medicines.…
