PJ March 2026, Vol 317, No 8007

Amandeep Doll: ‘I can be a role model for inclusive leadership’

Amandeep Doll, director for England at the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, speaks to The Pharmaceutical Journal about her reflections on the transition to the Royal College of Pharmacy, priorities for 2026 and how inclusion is a “golden thread” through the Society’s work.…

Almost £50m from pharmacy manufacturers’ levy to be used for expansion of NHS clinical trials

The National Institute for Health and Care Research said the funding will be used to provide equipment to 51 NHS trusts and 79 primary care organisations across England.…

Primary care pharmacists should carry out structured medication reviews ‘at least annually’

The updated Scottish government guidance, which builds on guidelines published in 2018, also says pharmacists should consider home visits for house-bound individuals to reduce the potential for accumulation of medicines.…

Pharmacy MMR pilot vaccinated 300 hard-to-reach people

Exclusive: The NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board said the MMR pilot generated “valuable insights into service delivery, workforce readiness, communication gaps and data challenges”.…

Representation matters 

Many of you will know or have seen how passionate I am about community pharmacy. That passion comes from something deeper: my belief in the power of community. My parents, who came to the UK from Kenya in the late 1960s, became the heart of our local community in Walthamstow. They taught my sister a…

Patient safety must keep pace with expanding clinical scope

The Royal College of Pharmacy will be established as a registered charity with a clear purpose: putting patients and the public at the heart of everything we do. That is not a slogan. It is a legal and professional commitment written into the College's charter objects and its charitable status. The …

Community pharmacy contract negotiations begin in England

“Detailed discussions” are underway with the Department of Health and Social Care, according to Community Pharmacy England.…

Pharmacists join cast of antimicrobial resistance musical

The show, based on the life of Alexander Fleming, features clinicians alongside a professional cast.…

The engagement imperative

As we begin a new chapter with our royal college, one truth is unavoidable: its long‑term success will depend far more on its members than on its structures. You can elect the most capable Advisory Council in the world, but without strong membership and meaningful engagement, we risk repeating the…

Why Ramadan is a clinical opportunity for pharmacy

Samira Osman shares how pharmacists can be proactive in supporting patients during Ramadan to reduce avoidable harms.…