Health board rejects community pharmacy PrEP pilot Exclusive: The Cardiff and Vale University Health Board has told The Pharmaceutical Journal that it needs to consider its current financial position and prioritise available resources.…
One-third of patients do not seek help for ‘red flag’ cancer symptoms A survey conducted by Cancer Research UK has found that patients did not contact their GP owing to factors such as believing it would be difficult to make an appointment.…
In vitro fertilisation: eligibility, processes and technologies An overview of the IVF process while considering the modifiable lifestyle factors that can optimise fertility and need for effective patient counselling and support.…
Community pharmacies receive government obesity care funding The announcement is part of a UK-wide programme of innovative schemes that could include the provision of weight-loss drugs.…
National formulary will make shortages worse, suggests NPA chair Olivier Picard told delegates at the Community Pharmacy and General Practice Conference that a single national formulary could “restrict“ the entry of medicines into the country's market.…
William Hughes (1940–2026)On 20 June 2026, William Hughes, aged 86 years, of Edinburgh, Scotland. Mr Hughes registered with the College in 1965.…
Using standardised commitment forms to improve mentorship outcomes Staff wellbeing is a critical priority in modern healthcare owing to rising levels of burnout and psychological distress1. Mentorship is a recognised strategy to support professional development, resilience and retention2. Within an oncology pharmacy team at a large NHS teaching hospital…
UK childhood vaccination rates decline in first quarter of 2026 Data from the UK Health Security Agency show an overall decline in childhood vaccination rates, with variation across UK nations.…
Hepatic encephalopathy: diagnosis and management An overview of the pathophysiology of hepatic encephalopathy, including risk factors, clinical symptoms and pharmacological management options.…
Health news round-up: contraception, obesity inequalities and eating disorders on GLP-1s The Pharmaceutical Journal’s weekly summary of the important developments in pharmacy and health news you may have missed.…
