RPS calls for national emergency contraception service in England to end ‘postcode lottery’ Pharmacy bodies said a national service would improve health outcomes for women and tackle health inequalities.…
Nearly half of long-term antidepressant users could safely taper off medication using helpline Participants with access to psychological support through online or phone helplines reported better mental wellbeing after discontinuation of antidepressants.…
Getting into research In this episode of The PJ Pod, we speak to pharmacy professionals who have developed research careers to find out the practical steps pharmacists can take to thrive as researchers.…
Is pharmacy fully versed in the intricacies of research ethics? This month’s pick of academic papers from Parastou Donyai, chief scientist at the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.…
Delayed rulings on drug company marketing code breaches ‘untenable’ for patient health Analysis of drug company misconduct and complaint resolutions between 2004 and 2021 show an “alarming” increase in the time it takes for a case to conclude, according to researchers.…
GP practice training places for foundation year pharmacists increase by almost 40% in one year Exclusive: More than 1,200 training places will offer training in GP practices in the 2025/2026 year.…
‘Beyond weight loss’: what is the future of semaglutide? As warnings mount around the dangerous accessibility of semaglutide products Wegovy and Ozempic as quick weight loss hacks, researchers are questioning whether the drug has wider implications for other conditions.…
Community pharmacies to be commissioned to provide RSV vaccination programme The programme was announced following advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation.…
Opportunities and challenges lie ahead for pharmacy technicians The Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK is marking a ‘significant milestone’ as pharmacy technicians join the list of healthcare professionals who are permitted to use patient group directions.…
Jane Holland (1950–2024)Jane Holland, aged 73 years, of York, North Yorkshire. Mrs Holland registered with the Society in 1972 and remained a member until her passing.…
