PJ, June 2022, Vol 308, No 7962

RPS publishes first-ever blueprint for advanced pharmacist core practice

For the first time, the expected capability or level of practice of an advanced pharmacist has been outlined in detail.…

Lack of diagnostic testing for bacterial infections is ‘alarming’, warns AMR review chair 

Lord O'Neill said progress on rapid diagnostics to reduce unnecessary use of antimicrobials was "woeful".…

PJ view: Pharmacists must be allowed more time for structured medication reviews

Without enough time dedicated to structured medication reviews, pharmacists are unable to carry out vital work leading to patient care being compromised.…

We are committed to developing mental health pharmacy

The College of Mental Health Pharmacy (CMHP) is an organisation that puts the education and professional development of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians at the centre of our charitable aims and ambitions. We dedicate our efforts to reducing stigma and inequity and improving outcomes for…

Sheila Beaumont (1936–2022)

On 20 May 2022, Sheila Beaumont, aged 85 years, of Brighton, East Sussex. Ms Beaumont was a former member of the Society. Tribute: Sheila Beaumont Friends and colleagues of Sheila Beaumont were very sad to hear that she had died suddenly on the 20 May 2022. Sheila studied at the L…

Always say ‘sorry’ when things go wrong, advises pharmacy regulator

New guidance advises that candour is a fundamental part of pharmacy professional practice.…

Community pharmacies in England carry out more than 110,000 blood pressure checks in six months

Community pharmacies also provided ambulatory blood pressure monitoring to nearly 5,000 patients.…

NICE to approve icosapent ethyl for some high-risk cardiovascular patients

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence says 425,000 people with established cardiovascular disease could benefit from treatment with icosapent ethyl.…

Most GP practices have ‘partial access’ to pharmacotherapy service in Scotland

Nearly 1,000 pharmacy staff were recruited into the Scottish pharmacotherapy service between April 2018 and March 2022.…

SARS-CoV2 antivirals are essential, but they are not silver bullets

The UK government's 'living with COVID-19' policy is relying too much on antiviral treatments, but now is not the time to relax.…