PJ February 2026, Vol 316, No 8006

Everything you need to know about GLP-1s for weight loss

From semaglutide to tirzepatide, this article collates the latest information on pharmacological weight-loss treatments, including evidence and best practice for their use.…

The ‘Health Walk’: my way of understanding the role of the pharmacist within the community

Italian community pharmacist Antonio Nigro invited his village to join him on regular ‘Health Walks’. He explains how this pharmacy-led social event brings the community together, as well as encouraging people to stay active.…

Four out of five foundation trainees have confirmed DPP details

Pharmacy minister Stephen Kinnock told MPs that 2,013 foundation trainees had submitted details of an assigned DPP to NHS England by February 2026.…

RPS invites feedback on regulations for the new Royal College of Pharmacy

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) is inviting members and fellows to share their feedback on the new regulations for the Royal College of Pharmacy. The regulations mark a significant milestone in the organisation’s transition and will provide the framework of rules, guidelines and procedu…

Welsh government highlights pharmacist staffing in neonatal and maternity care report

The Welsh government said that a shortage of all staff groups, including pharmacists, was “overwhelmingly the most frequently raised concern” in all neonatal and maternity sites that it visited.…

Coroner flags lack of clarity around expanded role of community pharmacists under Pharmacy First

A coroner has questioned methotrexate guidance after a patient died after developing methotrexate-induced pancytopenia and pneumonia.…

Prescribing dilemma: balancing risk and benefit when prescribing anticoagulation in an older patient with falls risk

This real-world dilemma examines the decision-making process when considering anticoagulation in older patients.…

Health news round-up: puberty blockers, oral GLP-1s and inequalities in neonatal care

A weekly summary of important developments in pharmacy and health news that you may have missed.…

Pharmacy funding fell by 20% over past decade

Community pharmacies received £2.8bn in 2015/2016, equivalent to £3.9bn today — around £800m more than 2025/2026 funding levels.…

Special report: pharmacists’ views on assisted dying

A summary of the views of pharmacists on the nuanced and ethically complex subject of assisted dying, including the implications arising from proposed changes to legislation across England, Wales and Scotland.…