PJ, June 2024, Vol 312, No 7986

OPERA 2024: Ryan McNally

Introducing the fifth and final member of the OPERA 2024 shortlist, Ryan McNally, clinical research excellence Fellow and pharmacist at King's College London.…

Scottish government passes law change to close gaps in regulation of independent pharmacist-run clinics

Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in Scotland who wish to provide an independent clinic must now register with Health Improvement Scotland.…

OPERA 2024: Zoe Edwards

Introducing the fourth member of the OPERA 2024 shortlist, Zoe Edwards, lead research practitioner/practice pharmacist/trainee advanced clinical practitioner at Affinity Care Primary Care Network; primary care and community clinical research associate lead (pharmacy) at NIHR Yorkshire and Humber Cli…

SNP pledges ‘framework’ for drug consumption rooms in manifesto

As part of its manifesto for the UK general election, the Scottish National Party also said it would decriminalise drugs for personal use.…

Chair of RPS Scottish Pharmacy Board elected

Community pharmacist Jonathan Burton, who previously held the role of Scottish Pharmacy Board chair from 2019–2021, will take over from Andrew Carruthers.…

UK should be a ‘stronger destination’ for medicine manufacturers, says Wes Streeting

The shadow health secretary said the NHS was not realising “anywhere near the full potential” of partnering with the life sciences industry on clinical trials and adopting and rolling out new treatments.…

OPERA 2024: Sion Scott

Introducing the third member of the OPERA 2024 shortlist, Sion Scott is a lecturer in behavioural medicine at the University of Leicester.…

Half of UK adults affected by drug shortages since 2022, finds survey

Respondents to a survey by the British Generic Manufacturers Association reported going without their medication or travelling to other pharmacies to try and source their medicine as a result of shortages.…

OPERA 2024: Anna Robinson-Barella

Introducing the second member of the OPERA 2024 shortlist. Anna Robinson-Barella is a lecturer in clinical pharmacy at Newcastle University.…

Number of pharmacy foundation training places on Oriel increases by 1,000 on previous year

Exclusive: More than 4,000 training places are available for the 2025/2026 training year, compared with just over 3,000 places for the 2024/2025 training year.…