PJ, May 2023, Vol 310, No 7973

How to prepare for the Oriel national foundation trainee pharmacist recruitment scheme

Six tips to help pharmacy students perform at their best on Oriel assessment day.…

Spotlight: the truth about weight loss drugs

This episode of The PJ Pod delves into the concerns over the imminent availability of weekly weight loss injections from community pharmacy.…

Alzheimer’s drug slows cognitive decline by 35%, says manufacturer

Results of a phase III trial by Lilly have shown donanemab can slow cognitive decline in people with Alzheimer's disease by 35%, as well as lower the risk of progressing to the next stage of the disease by 39%.…

Cannabis for chronic pain: the stand-off

In the UK, the standing of cannabis as a member of the analgesic pharmacopeia is somewhat nebulous, and there are strong opinions on both sides about whether there is enough evidence for its effectiveness.…

Nearly half of unnecessary days of antibiotic use follow 72-hour review, study results show

The researchers said their discovery may help to provide a target for reducing excess antimicrobial therapy in line with the national antimicrobial resistance strategy.…

Use of pharmacy common minor ailments service in Wales increased by almost 50% during winter 2022/2023

More than 100,000 pharmacy appointments were provided under the Welsh common minor ailments scheme in winter 2022/2023, a 46% increase on the previous winter.…

Trainee pharmacist wins trade union equality award after campaign for greater inclusivity in pharmacy education

Soh Xi Ken has been working with the General Pharmaceutical Council, Pharmacy Schools Council and individual universities to raise awareness of the need for inclusive education.…

The commission on pharmacy leadership’s proposals threaten the very future it wants

In their current form, proposals for the new commission on pharmacy leadership could lead us down a dangerously rocky road, says Mike Hannay.…

Scottish government ‘scoping’ launch of National Pharmaceutical Agency

Jenni Minto, public health minister for Scotland, has said the government is committed to developing an agency “to improve links between the life sciences industry and the NHS, and ultimately improve patient care”.…

CQC says it is reviewing concerns about major homecare medicines provider

A spokesperson for the regulator said inspectors are currently reviewing concerns raised about Sciensus and will determine whether regulatory action is required.…