PJ, May 2022, Vol 308, No 7961

Cancer pharmacogenomics testing: are we hitting the mark?

The introduction of DPYD testing has launched the NHS into the world of pharmacogenomics, with huge benefits for patients. But with new data showing considerable variation in wait times for test results across England, we look at how this could be improved.…

No pharmacists apply for fully funded place on genomic medicine course

Exclusive: There have been no applications for funded places on the genomic medicine postgraduate course at Swansea University since the funding was allocated in 2019.…

Welsh government announces £2.4m in decarbonisation grants

Health boards and NHS organisations in Wales have until 9 June 2022 to apply for the funding.…

Legal defence for inadvertent dispensing errors to be extended to hospital pharmacists

If approved by Parliament, the defence will now protect hospital pharmacists as well as those working in the community.…

Patients have lost more than 20 tonnes of weight through LloydsPharmacy private prescribing service

Exclusive: In an interview with The Pharmaceutical Journal, Victoria Steele, superintendent pharmacist at LloydsPharmacy, revealed the multiple's private weight loss service had helped patients lose more than 20 tonnes of weight in total.…

Pharmacists can limit some HRT supplies to three months, says government

Serious shortage protocols have been issued for some hormone replacement therapy products, which will allow pharmacists to place three-month limits on prescriptions to mitigate supply issues.…

Epilepsy: management

An overview of commonly used anti-seizure medicines as well as guidance on their initiation, adding on and withdrawal.…

NICE recommends exercise over analgesics for patients with osteoarthritis 

In draft guidance, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence recommends that pharmacological treatments should only be given alongside non-pharmacological treatments and to support therapeutic exercise.…

Nigel Bird (1939–2022)

On 27 April 2022, Nigel Bird, aged 82 years, of Manchester. Mr Bird registered with the Society in 1964.…