Sophie Willis

Investigations editor

‘Rapid-dispersal’ naloxone wafers to be developed in £12m government scheme

Developed by King's College London, the wafers will disintegrate within seconds and can easily fit into a wallet.…

NICE lifts restrictions on myeloma treatment teclistamab in final draft guidance

The updated guidance recommends the monoclonal antibody for anyone with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma who has received three or more lines of treatment and whose myeloma has progressed.…

Manufacturer confirms discontinuation of type 2 diabetes mellitus treatment Victoza

Victoza (liraglutide) 6mg/mL pre-filled injection pens have been out of stock in the UK since August 2023.…

More than 12,000 pharmacies reported as ‘active’ in 2023/2024 after large numbers changed hands

NHS Business Services Authority data also show an increase in dispensed prescription items in 2023/2024, up 3% on 2022/2023.…

Pharmacist-led cardiovascular disease interventions provide highest return on investment, says NHS report

The report measured return on investment over five years of a range of interventions, including smoking cessation, cardiovascular disease and substance abuse.…

NHS England launches community pharmacy technician apprenticeship programme

The programme aims to support the community pharmacy workforce by addressing recruitment issues.…

Electronic prescription service used to dispense 100,000 items

Digital Health and Care Wales said the 100,000th medication was dispensed in Boots Old Colwyn in Conwy, North Wales.…

Everything you need to know about the NHS antibiotic subscription model

Following what has been deemed a successful pilot, NHS England is hoping that its new subscription model will boost drug development by paying manufacturers a fixed fee for antimicrobials.…

Pharmacy minister says community pharmacy contract is in ‘crisis’

Speaking at the Labour Party Conference on 24 September 2024, Stephen Kinnock said every aspect of his portfolio was “in crisis”.…

Health secretary criticises ‘threat’ of collective action from National Pharmacy Association

Speaking at the Labour Party Annual Conference in Liverpool, Wes Streeting said action would “harm patients and make the relationship with patients worse”.…