PJ, July 2022, Vol 309, No 7963

Derick Shaw (1925–2022)

On 3 June 2022, Derick Shaw, aged 96 years, of Wakefield, Yorkshire. Mr Shaw was a former member of the Society.  Tribute Derick Shaw born in Wakefield, Yorkshire, on 16 October 1925 where he lived and worked for most of his life as a pharmacist. He passed away on 3 June 2022, a…

Isobel Jane Bailey (1958–2022)

On 26 May 2022, Isobel Jane Bailey (née Channon), aged 64 years, of Horton Kirby, Kent. Ms Bailey registered with the Society in 1980. Tribute Former colleagues will be saddened to hear that Isobel lost her battle with cancer in May 2022. She was an inspirational pharmacist who suppo…

Pharmacists advised to complete training course before certifying fit notes

With pharmacists working in general practice and hospitals now able to certify fit notes, the Royal Pharmaceutical Society has published guidance on considerations they should make before issuing them.…

AMR concerns halt preparations for urinary tract infection treatment pilot in community pharmacy

Exclusive: Members of NHS England and Improvement's antimicrobial and resistance board have expressed concern about the risk of antimicrobial resistance from the "unnecessary use of antimicrobials".…

Educational supervision, assessment and feedback for pharmacists

An outline of educational supervisor roles and the skills needed for effective supervision.…