The Pharmaceutical Journal launches pharmacy project on genomics The #PJgenomics project aims to start a profession-wide conversation about genomic medicine.…
PJ view: Time for a conversation in pharmacy about genomic medicine The Pharmaceutical Journal wants to instigate a sector-wide discussion about the role pharmacy can play in better personalising care in the health service.…
Pharmacies to offer point-of-care test and treatment for acute cough Under a patient group direction, community pharmacies in Liverpool will be able to supply doxycycline to eligible patients referred through the 'Community pharmacist consultation service'.…
Extra £2.5m for pharmacies in Wales to improve access to minor ailments service Each pharmacy that offers the Choose Pharmacy service will be allocated up to £3,500 in funding.…
Management of venous thromboembolism in COVID-19 An overview of the current guidelines on anticoagulation management of COVID-19 associated thromboembolism.…
Health minister promises to extend ‘zero tolerance’ measures to community pharmacy after reports of abuse Shortages of lateral flow tests have led to verbal abuse of pharmacy staff, pharmacy bodies have said.…
New chief pharmaceutical officer for England appointed David Webb, chief pharmacist and clinical director at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, will succeed Keith Ridge in February 2022.…
High-risk COVID-19 patients may need to seek out own referral for community-based treatment after ‘data mismatch’ Patients eligible for COVID-19 medicines delivery unit treatment are advised to contact their GP or NHS 111 for a referral if they have not been contacted within 24 hours of their positive test result.…
Apprentice pharmacists: could they help reduce shortages? We analyse the arguments for and against pharmacy degree apprenticeships.…
Pharmacies promised millions more COVID-19 lateral flow tests per week Amid a surge in demand for lateral flow tests, the government has said it plans to give community pharmacies access to 2.5 million more each week for the rest of January 2022.…
