World-renowned transparency expert appointed to lead pharmacy journal Jillian Kohler takes over from Albert Wertheimer as the the new editor of the Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research.…
How putting pharmacy technicians in charge of medicines administration cuts error rates After introducing the role of medicines administration technician, the Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust is able to offer safer, more personalised patient care.…
Catherine Gillies (1931–2023)On 1 June 2023, Catherine Gillies MPharmS, aged 91 years, of Edinburgh. Ms Gillies registered with the Society in 1956.…
Mary Hopkins (1944–2023)On 6 June 2023, Mary Hopkins MPharmS, aged 79 years, of Chelmsford, Essex. Ms Hopkins registered with the Society in 1966.…
MPs launch inquiry into role of pharmacy in future NHS services The inquiry will consider current challenges and look at what can be done to ensure pharmacy can take on “future opportunities”.…
Aryan Butt (1964–2023)On 27 May 2023, Aryan Butt MPharmS, aged 58 years, of Erdington, Birmingham. Mr Butt registered with the Society in 1988.…
Using digital tools in community pharmacy to identify cases of undiagnosed hypertensionThe 'NHS community pharmacy blood pressure (BP) check service' was commissioned as a community pharmacy advanced service in October 2021[1]. Following this, Community Pharmacy Surrey and Sussex worked with NHS Sussex to develop a pathway to maximise the use of the service and increase the dete…
David Cousins (1955–2023) Having spent his professional life dedicated to various facets of pharmacy, David Cousins is described by peers as “unique and a truly dedicated man of his word, who helped others achieve in their careers and personal lives”.…
All hail, the specialist generalist! As pharmacists are called upon to manage more complex patients, the need for advanced generalist skills is becoming more pressing.…
The Pharmaceutical Journal wins at British Society of Magazine Editors awards Former senior data journalist Julia Robinson was named Best News Writer and the PJ Pod was Highly Commended by the BSME Award judges.…
