PJ, December 2022, Vol 309, No 7968

Appropriate management of urinary tract infections in older patients

As one of the most common infections at community level, the implications of a urinary tract infection (UTI) are well known to pharmacists across both primary and secondary care. Older people are particularly at risk of a UTI, with the presence of asymptomatic bacteriuria historically complicating d…

Transitional change is required to reposition pharmacy as we enter 2023

It is good that the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) finally has a workable vision for the profession. As you know well, strategic visions — such as the RPS's ‘Vision for pharmacy professional practice', published on 14 December 2022 — are essential for driving forward. What prevents…

Big four pharmacy chains call on health secretary to introduce Pharmacy First in England

A letter to Steve Barclay warns that urgent investment into the community pharmacy sector is needed to prevent "many permanent closures".…

Public and pharmacist views on the appearance of and messaging on antibiotics to address inappropriate use

The main purpose of medicines labelling and packaging is to provide clear unambiguous identification of the medicine and the conditions for its safe use. This information, together with its format and style, is essential for minimising medication errors by enabling patients, carers and healthcare pr…

Highlights of 2022: a letter from the three Royal Pharmaceutical Society national pharmacy board chairs

A central focus for the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) in England in 2022 was the development of our 'Vision for pharmacy professional practice', in partnership with The King’s Fund. This report, published on 14 December 2022, sets out how pharmacy teams can support better patient care and hel…

Research, CPD and Learning: 2022 in review

Celebrating the highlights from 2022 and a look ahead to 2023.…

Gul Root (1950–2022)

Peers say government pharmaceutical officer Gul Root's enthusiasm, experience and clarity of thought were instrumental in changing the shape of the pharmacy sector.…

Almost half of pharmacists have experienced abuse in the past six months, finds RPS survey  

Data from the Royal Pharmaceutical Society's workforce wellbeing survey have revealed 44% of pharmacists have experienced physical or verbal abuse in the past six months.…

Two antivirals added to list of drugs that cannot be exported or hoarded

The government added the antiviral drugs oseltamivir and zanamivir, used to treat flu, to the list on 20 December 2022.…

Infographic: 2022 unwrapped

What a year — there’s certainly been no shortage of health-related news, from a merry-go-round of health secretaries (and, of course, prime ministers), to COVID-19, mpox, medicines shortages, strike action and much more. Here, we guide you through the year in pharmacy.…