PJ, January 2024, Vol 312, No 7981

Mohammad Daureeawo (1938–2023)

On 1 December 2023, Mohammad Daureeawo, aged 84 years. Mr Daureeawo registered with the Society in 1971.…

Colin Robert Poole (1944–2023)

On 7 December 2023, Colin Robert Poole, aged 79 years, of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Mr Poole registered with the Society in 1967. Tribute After early experience in community pharmacy in his hometown of Cirencester, Gloucestershire, Colin was appointed by the UK Overseas Development Adm…

Widespread pharmacogenomic testing in psychiatry needs a stronger evidence base

More research into the genomic factors influencing psychiatric medicines response is needed before widespread pharmacogenomic testing can be justified.…

Medicines regulator seeks expert advice on risk of developmental disorders in children fathered by men on valproate

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency is to look again at evidence from a study evaluating the link between paternal valproate exposure and developmental disorders in children.…

Foundation trainees to train in limited clinical areas for independent prescribing

NHS England has developed guidance to aid foundation training sites in preparing for the 2025/2026 training year.…

Less than a quarter of Pharmacy Integration Fund budget used in one year

Exclusive: In 2020/2021, £4m was spent on pharmacy projects within the fund out of a budgeted £26m.…

No progress on post-Brexit falsified medicines scheme in UK

Health minister Andrew Stephenson said the Department of Health and Social Care was still “considering the right approach for the future”.…

How our integrated care system is taking steps to minimise the risks of sodium valproate

North Central London Integrated Care System has piloted new guidelines and a local dashboard to ensure there is a safety net in place for females taking sodium valproate.…

Pharmacist appointed national clinical director for CVD prevention

Consultant pharmacist Helen Williams was previously national speciality adviser for cardiovascular disease prevention at NHS England.…

Expanded genetic profiling could guide cancer treatment, study finds

Researchers analysed whole-genome data with data from the NHS, revealing genetic changes in cancers that may affect survival rates and patient outcomes.…