Khalida Mirza (1961–2023)On 30 November 2023, Khalida Mirza MPharmS, aged 63 years, of Cheadle, Stockport. Ms Mirza registered with the Society in 1995.…
Almost all pharmacists say patients have declined medicines prescribed to them because of cost, survey reveals Of respondents to a survey, 3% of pharmacists said they had “never” experienced patients declining part of their prescription owing to the cost.…
Pharmacy leaders welcome decision to allow GP practices to be lead employer for foundation trainees Pharmacy leaders have said the change will allow trainees to have exposure to a variety of healthcare settings.…
Epidermolysis bullosa: recognition and management Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is a genetically inherited condition that is characterised by recurrent blister formation. Pharmacists should know how to recognise and treat the condition as they may be involved in the complex management of EB as part of the multidisciplinary team.…
Updated RPS professional standards aimed to ensure high-quality homecare services across the UK The standards are aimed at ensuring consistent care across all UK nations for patients receiving medicines and services at home that would have previously been supplied in hospital.…
‘A mammoth undertaking’: opening the doors to Pharmacy First The long-awaited minor ailments service in England has officially launched, but concerns remain over how community pharmacies will deliver it in practice.…
More than £30m of illegal medicines seized by MHRA in 2023 The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency says its support to online marketplaces led to the removal of more than half a million unregulated medicines and medical devices before they hit the UK market.…
