Graham Clews

News and Views Editor

Graham Clews is News and Views Editor at The Pharmaceutical Journal.

Claire Anderson re-elected as RPS president for a second term

Speaking at the Royal Pharmaceutical Society's Assembly meeting, Claire Anderson said she had decided to stand for president again to offer the Society “much needed continuity”.…

Refugee pharmacists in Wales could be offered new route to return to practice

In its workforce plan, Health Education and Improvement Wales has committed to "exploring the feasibility and priority" of creating a registration pathway for displaced pharmacy professionals with refugee status.…

Negotiators warn statin shortage is having ‘serious impact’ on pharmacies as price spikes

Pharmacy owners have reported “desperately trying to get hold of limited stock” of atorvastatin, while having to pay inflated prices for it, according to pharmacy bodies.…

‘Several’ universities planning new MPharm courses, says Pharmacy Schools Council

The pharmacy body welcomed the NHS's 'Long-term workforce plan', but warned that capacity and funding will be important challenges.…

Agreement on new common conditions service for England expected by end of July 2023

Community Pharmacy England has said work is underway "at pace" to develop the payment system for the new Pharmacy First-style service in England.…

All hail, the specialist generalist!

As pharmacists are called upon to manage more complex patients, the need for advanced generalist skills is becoming more pressing.…

The Pharmaceutical Journal wins at British Society of Magazine Editors awards

Former senior data journalist Julia Robinson was named Best News Writer and the PJ Pod was Highly Commended by the BSME Award judges.…

Four point-of-care tests for UTIs ‘show promise’, says NICE in early guidance

NICE said it needs more data on the accuracy of the tests in detecting and identifying bacteria before it can recommend them for use in the NHS.…

Big four pharmacy chains call on health secretary to introduce Pharmacy First in England

A letter to Steve Barclay warns that urgent investment into the community pharmacy sector is needed to prevent "many permanent closures".…

Direct referral to pharmacies among goals of updated plan for Welsh pharmacy

The updated version of 'Pharmacy: Delivering a Healthier Wales' includes goals for pharmacists to be able to access and update patient records and embedding a genomic medicine plan into pharmacy practice.…