Criminals cloned one in ten online pharmacy websites in past year, survey shows A National Pharmacy Association survey has revealed that two in five online pharmacies reported that patients unknowingly bought weight-loss medication from unregulated providers in the past year.…
Philip Roy Hunt (1959–2026)On 14 February 2026, Philip Roy Hunt MPharmS, aged 66 years, of Worle, North Somerset.…
More than 550 patients seen under pharmacy cholesterol testing pilot The pilot rolled out a seven-minute point-of-care cholesterol test across seven community pharmacies in north east London to estimate patients’ potential future risk of heart problems.…
Paul Bennett and Karen Baxter: ‘15 April 2026 isn’t the end of this story — it’s just the foundation stone’ As the Royal Pharmaceutical Society transitions to become the Royal College of Pharmacy, The Pharmaceutical Journal spoke to Paul Bennett and Karen Baxter about their reflections on and hopes for the change.…
The Royal College of Pharmacy: a new era As the Royal Pharmaceutical Society becomes the Royal College of Pharmacy, its leaders reflect on the journey so far — and the opportunities that lie ahead.…
Minister acknowledges ‘challenge’ of low UK medicines pricing Health minister Zubir Ahmed has warned that the UK ”must remain alert to the risk” that low medicines prices internationally pose for long-term supply security.…
Royal College of Pharmacy now established in ‘defining moment’ for profession Pharmacy leaders have called the transition an “opportunity to create a genuinely ambitious, modern and inclusive institution, benefiting the whole of pharmacy”.…
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.…
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.…
Manufacturer to warn of fatal adverse reactions from blood-clotting drug and anaesthetic mix-ups A letter from Pfizer cautions healthcare professionals to use extreme caution when storing, handling and administrating IV formulations of tranexamic acid.…
