PJ, June 2023, Vol 310, No 7974

Community pharmacy staff ‘essential’ in promoting antimicrobial stewardship, says NHS England

NHS England said its findings in a report highlighted the “essential clinical role” community pharmacy teams have in educating the public to ensure appropriate use of antibiotics.…

Community pharmacies in Scotland receive £20m cash injection

Additional funding is being given to ease pressures on community pharmacies that have been created by price increases in medicines.…

Emotional wellbeing in children and young people with diabetes

Pharmacists can support patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus and their families by recognising difficulties in care, promoting emotional wellbeing and using supportive language.…

Medicated wafer to be approved for the treatment of frequent migraines on the NHS

Rimegepant will be available on the NHS for patients who have tried at least 3 other preventative therapies, and have at least 4 and fewer than 15 migraine attacks per month.…

Rise in pharmacists reporting patient safety risks from medicines shortages, shows survey

Exclusive: Results of The Pharmaceutical Journal's 2023 salary and job satisfaction survey have revealed 57% of pharmacists say medicines shortages have put patients at risk in the past six months.…

Spotlight: Questions over Pharmacy First

In this episode of The PJ Pod, we take a look at the plans to introduce a 'Pharmacy First' service in England by the end of 2023.…

New Society Fellows

In accordance with the powers vested in it, the Panel of Fellows appointed under Section 4 of the Society’s Regulations has designated the following 31 members as Fellows of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society for Distinction in the Profession of Pharmacy: Darrell Baker Timothy Elliott Banner…