Hundreds of provisional pharmacists could be removed from GPhC register Provisional registrants who have not joined the main register by 31 January 2022 will no longer be able to practise as pharmacists.…
Our addiction to cheap generic medicines makes a mockery of the NHS’s green ambitions Despite pledging to become net zero by 2040, the NHS needs to stop turning a blind eye to the carbon footprint of generic medicines and review its procurement processes.…
Paul Joyce (1939–2021)On 5 December 2021, Paul Joyce FRPharmS, aged 82 years, of Edwalton, Nottinghamshire. Mr Joyce registered with the Society in 1961 and became a Fellow in 1999.…
Call for NICE to reverse decision to reject novel osteoporosis drug The Royal Osteoporosis Society has called on the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence to work with clinicians to ensure patients have equal access to the "life-changing" osteoporosis drug romosozumab.…
Hospital pharmacy staff absences soar as COVID-19 cases rise Exclusive: NHS trust leaders have warned that pharmacy teams are stretched too thin, with some services facing withdrawal if staffing issues continue.…
Case-based learning: haemorrhoids An overview of the signs, symptoms and recommended management of haemorrhoids, as well as advice on when referral is required.…
New Year Honours for RPS members RPS Fellows, Mahendra Patel and Ade Williams, and RPS member Asif Aziz, have been recognised for their services to pharmacy.…
Pfizer COVID-19 antiviral paxlovid authorised by MHRA Paxlovid is the second oral antiviral to be approved for the treatment of mild-to-moderate COVID-19 in high-risk adults, after molnupiravir.…
Mahomed Farouk Tootla (1940–2021)On 20 December 2021, Mahomed Farouk Tootla, aged 81 years, of Manchester. Mr Tootla registered with the Society in 1966.…
