Selwyn Stitcher (1939–2023)On 11 November 2023, Selwyn Stitcher MPharmS, aged 84 years, of Edgware, Greater London. Mr Stitcher registered with the Society in 1963.…
Beryl Griffith (1968–2023)On 2 December 2023, Beryl Griffith MPharmS, aged 55 years, of Menai Bridge, Wales. Ms Griffith registered with the Society in 1991. …
George Duthie (1934–2023)On 17 June 2023, George Duthie MPharmS, aged 88 years, of Elgin, Scotland. Mr Duthie registered with the Society in 1958.…
MMR vaccines should be delivered through community pharmacy, says health and social care committee chair UK Health Security Agency data show that almost 3.5 million children aged under 16 years are unprotected from measles.…
Overactive bladder syndrome: risk factors, diagnosis, management and medicine optimisation in older people An overview of the symptoms, management and treatment for overactive bladder syndrome in older people.…
MHRA says fluoroquinolones should be administered only when no other antibiotics are appropriate The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has issued new restrictions on fluoroquinolone use, following reports of serious adverse reactions in patients.…
Government rejects House of Lords call to give chief pharmacists more powers over homecare medicines services The Department of Health and Social Care also rejected a recommendation that hospital chief pharmacists should arrange “back up” homecare services.…
Same person can prescribe and dispense ‘when in patient’s best interest’, says RPS The Society recognised that there may be negative impacts on a patient’s care if the same healthcare professional is unable to prescribe and dispense their medication.…
Research from the depths of the ocean This month’s pick of academic papers from Parastou Donyai, chief scientist at the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.…
Welsh Pharmacy Board Election 2024The scheme for the 2024 election provides for seven substantive places on the Welsh Pharmacy Board for a Member or Fellow who works or lives wholly or mainly in Wales as follows: One place for any eligible Member whose substantive practice is in the Primary Care sector Two places for any elig…
