PJ, May 2024, Vol 312, No 7985

Early intensive glycaemic control in type 2 diabetes provides near-lifelong protection, study finds

Study results showed the overall risk of death from any cause was reduced by 10–20% in participants with type 2 diabetes mellitus treated with intensive glycaemic control.…

RPS announces results of 2024 national pharmacy board elections

Voter participation in England was up by nearly 3 percentage points compared with the 2023 turnout.…

How to navigate and ensure effective patient communication about medicines shortages

Best practice principles on gathering information to inform communications, information sharing with patients and working across boundaries to better support affected patients during medicines shortages.…

Designated prescribing practitioners in primary care to be funded under ARRS scheme

Liz Fidler, senior adviser on pharmacy technicians at NHS England, also announced planned growth in trainee pharmacy technician apprenticeships.…

NICE terminates appraisal of medicine for the treatment of persistent cough

Manufacturer Merck Sharpe & Dohme has decided not to supply the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence with evidence on use of gefapixant (Lyfnua).…

A campaign to help patients discuss their medicines nearly doubled our medication reviews

The ‘Me and My Medicines’ campaign distributes information in nine languages to encourage Black and minority ethnic groups to raise concerns about their medicines.…

Artificial intelligence: act or be acted upon — staying relevant in the AI era

As we navigate the transformative landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), it’s essential for pharmacists in all sectors—government, industry, academia, and healthcare—to embrace the significant opportunities and challenges it presents. AI and machine learning (ML) are ushering in a new era …

ADHD hub planned for launch in autumn 2024

The hub will support shared-care arrangement for adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in Leeds, West Yorkshire.…

Equality, diversity and inclusion: why true allyship must shift words into action

The very first Pharmacy Workforce Race Equality Standard (PWRES) was published by NHSE in 2023. However, I feel that PWRES is not shining a new light in this arena.   For me personally, I believe that the heart of well-rounded evaluation always includes human experience, the sum of seen…

Pharmacy needs to be at the forefront of shaping digital health — but how do we get there?

In my second letter for the English Pharmacy Board campaign, I want to share my vision for how we can harness the power of technology to enhance pharmacy practice, support our profession and shape the future of digital health. We are in the digital revolution and much like the industrial revoluti…