News Depression omitted from new medicine service extension despite increase in antidepressant prescribing during pandemic The new medicine service has been expanded to cover 16 therapeutic conditions but depression, and its associated use of antidepressants, has not been included.…Published: 24 August 2021
Opinion Cheryl Way: ‘Sometimes, we need to give ourselves a good talking to’ The chair of the Welsh Pharmacy Board on avoiding burnout, independent prescribing and what she would like to see happen in pharmacy post-COVID.…Published: 23 August 2021
News Combined paracetamol and ibuprofen tablets reclassified to general sale despite concerns Concerns from pharmacy representatives include that patients may confuse the dosage of Nuromol with paracetamol and that the number of interactions with pharmacists will be reduced.…Published: 17 August 2021
News Minister urged to block takeover of inhaler manufacturer by tobacco firm The Royal Pharmaceutical Society has written to the government to express its concerns around the proposed takeover of inhaler manufacturer Vectura by tobacco company Philip Morris International.…Published: 16 August 2021
News Call for Society Fellowship nominationsThe Panel of Fellows will be holding their next meeting in November 2021. Nominations for Society Fellowship must be received by the Secretary of the Panel of Fellows by 21 October 2021 to be considered at this meeting. Nominations need to be made by a current member of the Society and supported …Published: 12 August 2021
Opinion Claire Anderson: ‘What you see is what you get with me’ The new president of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society discusses her vision for pharmacy, including sustainability, pharmacists as prescribers and promoting wellbeing.…Published: 11 August 2021
News Trainees told to wait until November 2021 to retake registration exam after technical problems The Royal Pharmaceutical Society has written to the pharmacy regulator to ask for a "fairer solution" for affected candidates.…Published: 9 August 2021
News Unicorn horns to treat the plague, c. 1745–1807 Narwhal tusks were believed to be unicorn horns and were thought to have incredible healing properties.…Published: 5 August 2021
News Vacancies on our Membership Committee and Panel of FellowsWe’ve got opportunities for Royal Pharmaceutical Society Members and Fellows to help guide and support us in our decision making through our Membership Committee and Panel of Fellows. There are now vacancies in both of these committees and you’re invited to get involved. We encourage applicat…Published: 28 July 2021
News RPS and NHS England work together to help healthcare staff overseas tackle COVID-19 The Royal Pharmaceutical Society has teamed up with international bodies to share resources and expertise with pharmacy staff who are facing the challenges of COVID-19.…Published: 27 July 2021
