Laura Wilson: ‘We want to make sure pharmacy’s voice is heard’ The director for RPS Scotland shares how she came to be in her role and what the Society is focusing on for the rest of the year.…
Oxybutynin to remain prescription-only medicine, following MHRA consultation The medicines regulator said "overwhelming responses" to its consultation contributed to its decision against reclassification.…
RPS to produce green pharmacy toolkit The Society will create guidance to help pharmacy teams reduce environmental impact alongside a sustainability accreditation scheme. programme.…
NICE says more evidence needed for newer UTI point-of-care tests Several newer point-of-care tests were not recommended in latest guidance from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, in which it concluded that more research needs to be carried out on their accuracy.…
Alzheimer’s drug slows cognitive decline by 35%, says manufacturer Results of a phase III trial by Lilly have shown donanemab can slow cognitive decline in people with Alzheimer's disease by 35%, as well as lower the risk of progressing to the next stage of the disease by 39%.…
Trainee pharmacist wins trade union equality award after campaign for greater inclusivity in pharmacy education Soh Xi Ken has been working with the General Pharmaceutical Council, Pharmacy Schools Council and individual universities to raise awareness of the need for inclusive education.…
CQC says it is reviewing concerns about major homecare medicines provider A spokesperson for the regulator said inspectors are currently reviewing concerns raised about Sciensus and will determine whether regulatory action is required.…
Community pharmacies to dispense COVID-19 antivirals from May 2023 A notice on the NHS Business Services Authority website says pharmacy contractors will be able to obtain COVID-19 antivirals "at no cost".…
Women in pharmacy celebrated at Houses of Parliament reception Attendees, including several of The Pharmaceutical Journal's Women to Watch, gathered to acknowledge and promote the role of female pharmacy professionals.…
Pharmacy bodies call for pharmacists to be involved in delivery and evaluation of genomic medicines services A position statement from pharmacy bodies says pharmacists' skills could be used in emerging roles as genomic medicine expands to cover wider aspects of healthcare.…
