PJ, July 2025, Vol 315, No 7999

John David Phillipson (1935–2025)

On 17 March 2025, John David Phillipson FPharmS, aged 89 years, of Manchester. Mr Phillipson registered with the Society in 1960. It is with sadness that we announce that J. David Phillipson has passed away at the age of 89. Born in Manchester, ‘Dave’ attended William Hulme’s Grammar Sc…

NHS App to include pharmacy finder

The Department of Health and Social Care said the updated NHS App will include an AI tool to help patients find their nearest pharmacy, as well as best-rated providers of other clinical services.…

Pharmacological management of Tourette syndrome

Tourette syndrome is a tic disorder that can be mild or can severely affect quality of life. Learn about the treatment options and the ways pharmacists can provide support to individuals.…

MPs call for more patient input to address UK’s medicines shortages problem

A report from the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Pharmacy has called for the creation of a national patient advisory panel on medicines shortages.…

Environment Agency scraps plans to charge community pharmacies to register for waste disposal

Following a consultation, the Environment Agency has withdrawn proposals which would have seen pharmacies pay to register for waste exemptions that allow them to dispose of drugs.…

Tackling the NHS drug budget: why we set up a regional collaboration for medicines value

Amid NHS financial pressures, the medicines value programme lead at the North East and North Cumbria Provider Collaborative shares its approach to setting up a strategy that supports sustainable use of medicines.…

Isobel Surawy (1944–2025)

On 18 April 2025, Isobel Surawy MPharmS, aged 80 years, of Saundersfoot. Mrs Surawy registered with the Society in 1968 and remained a member until her passing.…

Samuel Simon (1933–2025)

On 1 July 2025, Samuel Simon MPharmS, aged 92 years, of Leicester. Mr Simon registered with the Society in 1976.…

NHS ten-year plan should result in faster medicines access, says NICE

Under the ten-year health plan, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence and Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency will work together to speed up medicines approvals.…

Public backs pharmacy access to weight-loss jabs as Starmer confirms NHS rollout plans

Around 44% of UK adults would support NHS weight-loss services being delivered through community pharmacies, rising to 55% among those aged 16–34 years, according to a poll from the National Pharmacy Association.…