PJ, May 2024, Vol 312, No 7985

Empowering pharmacy parents: returning stronger, supported, and valued

Imagine a world where new pharmacy parents are not just returning to work, but are actively supported to thrive both as professionals and as caregivers. As a candidate for the Royal Pharmaceutical Society’s English Pharmacy Board elections, I am passionate about creating a future where pharmacy pr…

Pharmacy horizons: diverse careers, infinite opportunities

This reflects my deep commitment to promoting diversity and portfolio careers within the pharmacy profession.  With over 11 years of experience in a portfolio career, I have witnessed first-hand the invaluable benefits that diverse career paths bring to our field. Pharmacy is not a monolithi…

Pharmacy in primary care

Community pharmacy, hospital pharmacy and even commissioning is a well-established practice. Primary Care, while in its infancy, is developing fast and its value is being noted across the country. It is clear that it will be here to stay. The difference in the type of work is vast, the scope is broa…

Advancing our professional leadership

The profession is evolving, making it increasingly important to develop the leaders of the future. As a sector, we should promote collaboration, innovation and improve access to professional development opportunities. Our scope of practice is broader and we are no longer tied to our traditional sect…

Weight loss treatment programme for type 2 diabetes to be available across England

The programme shows “early promise” that it leads to remission of type 2 diabetes in up to half of participants after a year, according to NHS England.…

ADHD drugs back in stock, says manufacturer 

Exclusive: Medicines used to treat ADHD manufactured by Takeda are now available, following a period of supply issues caused by an increase in demand and production challenges.…

Everything you need to know about xylazine

Powerful veterinary tranquiliser xylazine has been implicated in a growing number of drug-related deaths in the United States. Researchers are now warning that it has entered the illicit drug market in the UK, with urgent action needed to protect people who use drugs from its harms.…

NHS England to fund additional 3,000 independent prescriber places for 2024/2025

There will be funding for independent prescribing places for community pharmacy, hospital and general practice, according to a presentation by the chief pharmaceutical officer for England at the Clinical Pharmacy Congress.…

Updating hub-and-spoke legislation will level the playing field for community pharmacies 

The primary care minister, whose responsibilities include community pharmacy, explains why the government is committed to enabling all pharmacies to use dispensing hubs.…

Eileen Marchant (1934–2024)

On 9 May 2024, Eileen Marchant, aged 90 years, of Penicuik, Midlothian. Ms Marchant registered with the Society in 1958 and remained a member until her death.…