PJ June 2026, Vol 319, No 8010

NHS implementation of NICE recommendations ‘not joined up enough’, says chief executive

Speaking at a House of Lords Science Technology Committee session, Jonathan Benger said that newly approved medicines are not returning on investment in the way that companies have hoped for.…

Patients at risk of harm over lack of shared access to NHS records

An investigation has found that clinicians may be missing "vital" patient information, owing to limited access to NHS records.…

UKPPLAB to cease operations as it hands over to pharmacy bodies

In a ‘Concordat for delivery’, representatives of seven pharmacy bodies have outlined pre-requisites for the development of “an ambitious and inclusive royal college as a wider home for pharmacy by 2030”.…

What does a growing hospital pharmacy workforce mean for the rest of the profession?

Hospital pharmacy teams have grown by 11% over the past five years in contrast to stalling and declining numbers in other parts of the profession.…

Social media companies must prioritise registered pharmacies to protect patients, says regulator

The General Pharmaceutical Council said that it wants faster removal of illegal sites by internet companies and improved public awareness campaigns on illegal online pharmacies.…

Pharmacies offered hundreds of pounds to join meningitis B vaccination campaign

Community Pharmacy England said that pharmacies would receive a total of £700 if a pharmacy administers at least 100 or more vaccinations by the end of March 2027.…

Medicines storage needs to change with the climate

Pharmacy staff should make patients aware of the importance of safe medicine storage to optimise the stability and efficacy of their medicines.…

Pharmacist and dentist-led smoking cessation clinic led to 20% quit rate

The smoking cessation programme offered continuous behavioural counselling, pharmacological therapy and dental care incentives for participants who expressed a willingness to quit.…

NICE recommends first drug to delay symptoms of type 1 diabetes for NHS use

In what has been described as “an extraordinary moment”, teplizumab has been recommended as an immunotherapy for adults and children aged eight years and older with stage two type 1 diabetes mellitus.…

Government pledges to provide legal guidance on 24/7 palliative care

The government said it was “committed” to publishing a modern services framework on palliative care provision to improve access, quality and sustainability of all-age palliative care.…