More than 420,000 common ailments service consultations recorded in 2024 StatsWales data show an increase in consultations for all conditions compared with 2022/2023, apart from chicken pox, with the largest increases concerning scabies, colic and back pain.…
Psychotropic deprescribing in ethnic minority individuals with a learning disability requires a more nuanced approach People from ethnic minority backgrounds who have a learning disability face ‘double discrimination’ when accessing healthcare services. Culturally sensitive psychotropic deprescribing is just one way this can be improved.…
Angela Rothwell (1954–2024)On 9 October 2024, Angela Rothwell MPharmS, aged 70 years, of Leeds, West Yorkshire. Ms Rothwell registered with the Society in 1976. …
Janet Williams (1948–2025)On 1 January 2025, Janet Williams MPharmS, aged 76 years, of Stockport, Greater Manchester. Ms Williams registered with the Society in 1970.…
Marjorie Mitchell (1949–2024)On 17 August 2024, Marjorie Mitchell MPharmS, aged 74 years, of Crowthorne, Berkshire. Ms Mitchell registered with the Society in 1972.…
Coroner raises concerns over pharmacists being unable to amend prescriptions following death of toddler Rules that prevent pharmacists from issuing any alternate strengths of medicines led to a delay in a two-year-old child receiving antibiotics.…
What does the assisted dying legislation mean for pharmacy? The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill still has a long way to go before becoming law and pharmacy organisations have unresolved questions about what it might mean for pharmacy practice.…
Third of asthma inhalers without dose counters returned for recycling when half full, study finds Researchers found that inhalers with dose counters were much more likely to be returned empty (51.3%) compared with those without counters (25.1%).…
George Wish (1932–2024)On 11 December 2024, George Wish MPharmS, aged 92 years, of Hathersage, Derbyshire. Mr Wish registered with the Society in 1956.…
Alison Rogerson (1956–2024)On 18 April 2024, Alison Rogerson MPharmS, aged 68 years, of Sudbury. Ms Rogerson registered with the Society in 1995.…
