Opinion Learning and CPD: 2023 in review Here, we look back on some of the highlights from research and learning content published in 2023 by The Pharmaceutical Journal and celebrate the valuable contributions made by our expert authors and reviewers.…Published: 19 December 2023
Feature How has 2023 stacked up for the pharmacy sector? From pharmacy closures to Pharmacy First, 2023 has laid the foundations for a game-changing 2024. Here, we take a look back at the biggest headlines of the year.…Published: 19 December 2023
News European regulator’s committee recommends new safety measures for medicines containing pseudoephedrine The European Medicines Agency's risk assessment committee has recommended that medicines containing pseudoephedrine should not be used in patients with severe or uncontrolled high blood pressure, or people with severe acute or chronic kidney disease or failure.…Published: 4 December 2023
Opinion Putting Pharmacy First: a welcome change of policy Pharmacy First requires careful implementation but provides an opportunity, says The Pharmaceutical Journal’s health policy columnist.…Published: 29 November 2023
Opinion PJ view: The success of Pharmacy First is in the government’s hands Now that a launch date has been set for Pharmacy First in England, the government must deploy clear communication to patients about the service in order for it to reach its full potential.…Published: 24 November 2023
News Pharmacists provide antibiotics only where clinically appropriate, minor ailments scheme data show Data from community pharmacies in the Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board area have shown 71% of women with a UTI and 55% of patients with a sore throat received antibiotics from the pharmacy.…Published: 23 November 2023
News Shortage of scabies treatment ‘likely to become a major public health issue’ The government has issued a medicine supply notification warning that permethrin 5% w/w cream will be “in limited supply until further notice due to an increase in demand”.…Published: 13 September 2023
Opinion Bringing blood pressure checks to the Pakistani community in Derby Working with local volunteer groups led Khurum Hussain and colleagues to establish an outreach programme that moved the community pharmacy hypertension case-finding service out of the pharmacy and onto the doorsteps of patients who need it most.…Published: 1 September 2023
Opinion Clinical placements can give pharmacy students a real-life lesson in health inequalities Teaching staff at the University of Nottingham School of Pharmacy say their practical placement pilot for second-year MPharm students should be adopted more widely to promote a reduction in health inequalities.…Published: 16 August 2023
News Patients to be referred to community pharmacy smoking cessation scheme from lung cancer checks The expansion will allow patients to be referred to the smoking cessation scheme from targeted lung health checks, which are offered to current and ex-smokers aged 55–74 years.…Published: 1 August 2023