PJ, January 2023, Vol 310, No 7969

Pharmacy bodies launch working group on supervision to inform government legislation changes

The Pharmacy Supervision Practice Group held its first meeting in January 2023, and it will produce a report and recommendations for the UK governments.…

HRT prepayment certificate to cover all HRT items licensed to treat the menopause

Exclusive: Anyone will be able to apply for the HRT prepayment certificate, which will be available from April 2023.…

Considerations for effective communication in a clinic setting

Good communication skills are essential in improving patient care and building relationships in a clinic setting.…

PJ view: Let’s showcase how pharmacy can narrow health inequalities

The Pharmaceutical Journal is calling for examples from any pharmacy sector of projects that aim to tackle health inequalities.…

Pharmacies report three-fold increase in patients seeking emergency medicine 

A Welsh health board has reported a 345% increase in the number of people seeking emergency medicine in December 2022, compared with the same month in 2021.…

Generic manufacturers warn of reductions in medicine supplies to UK over tax rates

Mark Samuels, chief executive of the British Generic Manufacturers Association, said modelling suggested that 65% of member's branded generic lines would be considered for reduced supply.…

The Pharmaceutical Journal’s Carolyn Wickware wins ‘Pharmacy Writer of the Year’ award

The investigations editor was lauded at the 2023 Avicenna Media Awards for her work to raise the profile of medicine shortages.…

Alternative to injections for people with severe migraines approved for use on NHS

Eptinezumab, a calcitonin gene-related peptide inhibitor, will be available on the NHS for people with episodic and chronic migraines who meet certain conditions.…

Government to change law to reclassify so-called ‘diet drug’ as a poison

The change will mean 2,4-Dinitrophenol can only be sold legally to a member of the public by a registered pharmacist.…

Building bridges: pharmacists reaching out to help their communities

In this episode of The PJ Pod, two pharmacists tell us how their outreach work is helping to support people's health needs.…