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Opinion

The High Court verdict on community pharmacy cuts marks a new beginning, not the end

Ian Strachan from the National Pharmacy Association explains why pharmacists should not be disheartened by the High Court’s ruling on the judicial review against the funding cuts to community pharmacy in England.…

Published: 14 June 2017

Opinion

Sustainability and transformation plans: working together is not going to be easy

It is vital that pharmacy engages with sustainability and transformation plans now to avoid being left behind.…

Published: 9 June 2017

Opinion

HIV services need to evolve to meet new needs

A stronger, less fragmented system of HIV services is needed in order to keep pace with the changing needs of patients.…

Published: 7 June 2017

News

Turn to pharmacists for help with weight management

20 May 2017: Deborah Evans, a member of the English Pharmacy Board, was interviewed on Talk Radio about the dangers of ’miracle cures’ for weight loss. Deborah discussed the myths around remedies that promise instant results, and warned listeners not to buy products online without gettin…

Published: 2 June 2017

News

Manifestos differ on role of STPs

The Conservative Party has promised, if it wins the election, to support the continuation of Sustainability and Transformation Plans while Labour says it would “halt and review” the 44 plans which are being developed in England.…

Published: 1 June 2017

News

English Pharmacy Board meeting: 5 April 2017

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society English Pharmacy Board’s second quarterly open meeting of 2017 was held at the School of Pharmacy, University of Nottingham on 5 April 2017.…

Published: 22 May 2017

News

High Court judge expresses regret but concludes that pharmacy funding cuts are lawful

Thousands of small community pharmacies could face closure after the High Court upheld £320 million in government cuts to the pharmacy sector.…

Published: 18 May 2017

Feature

NHS cyber attack: views from the front line

The Pharmaceutical Journal spoke to pharmacists to find out how the cyber attack of 12 May 2017 affected their service provision and what they did to manage the situation.…

Published: 17 May 2017

News

Sue Sharpe resigns as chief executive of the PSNC

Sue Sharpe has announced that she is resigning from her position as chief executive of the Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee (PSNC).…

Published: 9 May 2017

News

RPS launches ‘general election toolkit’ for English candidates

In light of the general election on 8 June 2017, the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) has produced a ‘general election toolkit’ aimed at English candidates standing for office. Members who wish to send their local candidate a copy of the toolkit can download it from the RPS websi…

Published: 4 May 2017