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All health boards told to include a member of their pharmacy team in ATMP planning

In its national review of pharmacy aseptic services, Advanced Therapies Wales has also asked all health boards and NHS trusts to develop an advanced therapy medicinal products action plan by 31 March 2027.…

Published: 30 September 2026

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National framework for hazardous medicines needed to protect workers, says pharmacy oncology group

The British Oncology Pharmacy Association has recommended pre-filled syringes and a 'transparent governance' process to improve the safe management of hazardous medicinal products.…

Published: 9 September 2026

Opinion

How we led a quality driven diabetes switching programme for generic dapagliflozin 

NHS Sussex switched thousands of patients without compromising on safety or clinical credibility — and achieved a £2.5m net annual saving.…

Published: 7 September 2026

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Personalised cancer vaccine slows melanoma recurrence, suggest topline phase III results

Manufacturers MSD and Moderna said that the trial results demonstrate the “first positive phase III readout” for an individualised neoantigen therapy, as well as an mRNA-based cancer therapy.…

Published: 21 August 2026

Opinion

Virtual reality holds the promise of filling medicines manufacturing workforce gaps

Will virtual reality technology enable the UK to meet the demands of training in the pharmaceutical industry and medicines manufacturing.…

Published: 3 August 2026

Opinion

Advanced therapy medicinal products: a tsunami in clinical medicine 

Advanced therapy medicinal products offer life-changing benefits for patients with little to no alternative treatments, but realising their full potential requires action across the entire healthcare system.…

Published: 1 June 2026

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Mounjaro approved for use in children in UK in ‘significant advance in paediatric care’

The approval marks the first time tirzepatide has been available for use in children in the UK.…

Published: 14 April 2026

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Chemotherapy treatment altered for patients following genomics testing scheme

After screening for a DPYD gene variant found in people of African ancestry, three patients are now receiving altered starting doses of chemotherapy, which reduces risk of fatal adverse drug reactions.…

Published: 14 April 2026

Opinion

Genomics implementation in practice: opportunities, progress and challenges

Genomics is one of five core priorities of the government’s NHS ten-year health plan, but what progress has been made towards a genomics population health service, what challenges need to be overcome and what is the role of pharmacy?…

Published: 1 April 2026

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Non-pharmacological interventions should be first step in managing chronic pain, guidance says

The Scottish government has recommended that clinicians should offer non-pharmacological resources as part of personalised pain management plans, which may also include pharmacological management.…

Published: 25 March 2026