NHS rolls out new multiple sclerosis injection that cuts treatment time by 90% The NHS will be one of the first healthcare systems in the world to offer the new injection in the “coming weeks”.…
Nearly half of locum pharmacists report greater difficulty in finding shifts over past year Exclusive: Out of 144 respondents, 44% said it had become “more difficult” to obtain locum shifts over the past year.…
Consultation and communication skills for pharmacy OSCEs An overview of consultation and communication skills for any pharmacists preparing for OSCEs.…
Amelia Crawford (1934–2024)On 4 July 2024, Amelia Crawford MPharmS, aged 89 years, of Edinburgh. Ms Crawford registered with the Society in 1955. …
Edwin Thomas (1972–2024)On 9 July 2024, Edwin Thomas MPharmS, aged 52 years, of Reading, Berkshire. Mr Thomas registered with the Society in 2011.…
Haemophilia treatment first to be recommended by NICE as part of new drug pricing agreement Etranacogene dezaparovovec (Hemgenix; CSL Behring) is also the first medicinal product to enter the Innovative Medicines Fund.…
Medical drone deliveries: a viable option for the NHS? In this episode of The PJ Pod, we speak to experts who are testing the feasibility of using drones to deliver NHS medicines.…
Pharmacy bodies call on new health secretary to boost funding for sector The joint letter to Wes Streeting called for sufficient funding, holistic workforce planning and improved medicines security to help address the challenges faced by the NHS.…
To all Chelsea College graduates of 1975It will be the 50th anniversary of our graduation from Chelsea in summer 2025. One or two of us think that such an auspicious occasion should be marked with a reunion where we can catch up and hear tales of glorious careers and marvellous memories. Logically, it would be in London and next June/July…
PJ view: An evidence-based approach to policy reform is needed from Streeting With another NHS reform on the cards from new health secretary Wes Streeting, now is the time for an evidence-based approach to strategic planning to counter ideological policies of the past.…
