Architecture exhibit aims to start a discussion on the use of space in community pharmacies The field of health architecture looks at how working environments are designed, exploring what spaces mean to people and how they interact with them.…
My experience developing a new PJ app for RPS members Corrinne Burns, product and delivery manager, shares her experience of preparing the new PJ app for launch.…
Elen Jones: ‘We need to instil passion in those coming into pharmacy’ The Pharmaceutical Journal talks to Elen Jones, director for Wales at the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, about her priorities, including her vision for pharmacy and focus on sustainability.…
World-renowned transparency expert appointed to lead pharmacy journal Jillian Kohler takes over from Albert Wertheimer as the the new editor of the Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research.…
Health secretary asked to address ‘critical lack of capacity’ in oncology departments A joint letter to Steve Barclay from a group of cancer care organisations highlights a range of areas where it says NHS England and the UK government could further support oncology departments.…
RPS announces 2023 National Pharmacy Board election results Danny Bartlett and Sorbi Khattak have been elected to the English Pharmacy Board, both for the first time, while Richard Evans has been elected to the Welsh Pharmacy Board.…
Alzheimer’s drug being considered by MHRA for UK approval If approved, experts say lecanemab would be the first Alzheimer's disease drug in the UK for nearly 20 years.…
Community pharmacies should publicise availability of ‘critical’ palliative medicines, RPS standards recommend The end-of-life standards suggest that groups of pharmacies should find a way to share information on local or national medicines supply chain problems.…
NICE to recommend genetic testing before prescribing clopidogrel The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has said genetic testing before initiating clopidogrel is a cost-effective use of NHS resources for patients at risk of stroke.…
Pharmacist recognised by NHS for ‘remarkable’ work supporting Ukrainian refugees Katie Earle-Payne was recognised for her work creating information guides, developing GP pathways and helping to identify alternative medicines for Ukrainian refugees.…