Julia Robinson

Clinical and Science Editor

julia.robinson@rpharms.com

Julia Robinson is our Senior Data Journalist

Drug users to access same-day treatment under new Scottish government standards

The Drug Deaths Taskforce has developed ten new standards to allow for accessible drug treatment across Scotland.…

Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine approved for use in children aged 12–15 years in the UK

The Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine is the first COVID-19 vaccine the MHRA has approved for those aged 12–15 years.…

World’s first COVID-19 vaccine booster study begins administering jabs in Bradford

The COV-Boost study will examine the impact of a third dose of COVID-19 vaccine on patients' immune responses.…

Pharmacy teams ‘pivotal’ in improving outcomes in patients with depression or pain, study concludes

A systematic review of 13 studies across different countries found that community pharmacy-based interventions improved medication adherence, self-efficacy and general management of disease.…

NICE does not recommend colchicine for treatment of COVID-19

Guidance from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence says there is not enough evidence to recommend colchicine to treat patients hospitalised with COVID-19.…

First single-dose COVID-19 vaccine approved for use in UK by MHRA

Johnson & Johnson's Janssen vaccine has been approved for use in adults aged 18 and over, but pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult with a healthcare professional.…

Community pharmacy sore throat testing service to restart in two health board areas

Exclusive: The sore throat test and treat service will restart in two health board areas, after Health Technology Wales reported that pharmacy-run rapid antigen detection testing "shows promise".…

Experts in community, primary care and digital pharmacy appointed to chair RPS advisory groups

The three new advisory groups will join three existing expert groups.…

More conditions to be added to NHS Pharmacy First Scotland service

Two new patient group directions are to be added to the Pharmacy First service, allowing pharmacists to treat patients with shingles and skin infections.…

Reducing systolic blood pressure to below NICE target could cut heart attacks and CVD deaths, study concludes

Findings from the SPRINT trial suggest that a systolic blood pressure of less than 120mmHg is associated with a lower rate of clinical events.…