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Government advises ICBs set up local plans to address PERT supply shortages

The supply shortage impacts three pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy products: Creon (Viatris) 10,000 and 25,000 capsules, Nutrizym 22 (Zentiva) capsules and Pancrex V (Essential Pharma) capsules and powder.…

Published: 20 December 2024

Opinion

PJ view: There are still reasons to be optimistic about pharmacy in 2025, despite a challenging 2024

A turbulent 2024 has left the pharmacy profession with many uncertainties, but there are still opportunities to come in 2025.…

Published: 20 December 2024

Letter

Supporting palliative and end-of-life care in Welsh community pharmacies: a pilot study

The demand for palliative and end-of-life care in Wales is projected to almost double by 2040, increasing from 25% to 47%1. This underscores the increasing importance of community pharmacies in supporting patients with life-limiting illnesses. Palliative and end-of-life care is vital because i…

Published: 20 December 2024

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Pharmacy First treatment options should be broadened to support antimicrobial stewardship, says CCA

The Company Chemists’ Association says widening treatment options for conditions under the Pharmacy First service would “ensure antibiotics are only provided when absolutely required”.…

Published: 19 December 2024

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Seven in ten pharmacy owners are concerned financial pressures will affect patient safety this winter

More than one-third of respondents to Community Pharmacy England’s winter pressures poll said they were concerned their pharmacy businesses may not survive the winter months.…

Published: 19 December 2024

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NHS England delays mandatory multi-sector foundation training rotations

Cross-sector rotations had been due to start for 2026/2027 pharmacy foundation trainees, but they will now not be mandatory until the following year.…

Published: 18 December 2024

Opinion

Learning and CPD: 2024 in review

As we head towards 2025, we look back on some of the highlights from CPD and learning content published in 2024 by The Pharmaceutical Journal and celebrate the valuable contributions made by our expert authors and reviewers.…

Published: 18 December 2024

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Online pharmacies to be inspected within six months of registration, says GPhC

The target for first inspections of new bricks-and-mortar pharmacies will be extended to 12 months.…

Published: 18 December 2024

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Local pharmaceutical committee awarded £60k contract to improve referral rates to pharmacies

The integration project is aimed at assessing barriers to integration for community pharmacy services to propose solutions to streamline their processes and ensure the right patients are prioritised.…

Published: 16 December 2024

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Ban on puberty blockers in the UK made indefinite, government says

Independent expert advice provided by the Commission on Human Medicines has urged that the ban continue while progress is made towards safeguarding children and young people.…

Published: 16 December 2024