Hospital pharmacists awarded 3.6% pay rise The Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists said the pay award does not go far enough in reversing the below-inflation awards seen in previous years.…
More than 40 Superdrug pharmacies achieve bronze status under RPS greener pharmacies scheme Exclusive: Since the Greener Pharmacy Toolkit launched in April 2025, 42 Superdrug pharmacies have attained bronze accreditation.…
The importance of active preparation for surgery As patients awaiting surgery tend to have poorer health and comorbidities, pharmacists can encourage patients to actively prepare for surgery and help improve outcomes.…
Consultation on prescription flexibility expected ‘by summer 2025’, government says The consultation is likely to consider whether enabling community pharmacies to change prescriptions should only be in “cases of immediate clinical need", the Department of Health and Social Care said.…
Kevin Cottrell (1962–2025)On 13 May 2025, Kevin Cottrell MPharmS, aged 62 years, of Llansantffraid-ym-Mechain, Wales. Mr Cottrell registered with the Society in 1985.…
A new peer support group for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in recoveryI am writing to bring attention to an important resource now available to pharmacists and pharmacy technicians: a dedicated peer support group for those recovering from addiction to alcohol and/or drugs. Substance use disorders can affect anyone, including highly trained healthcare professionals.…
NHS England looks to tender contract for behavioural support for patients prescribed tirzepatide in primary care The NHS England document said that patients prescribed tirzepatide in primary care settings will receive “high-quality behavioural wrap-around care” as well as clinical support.…
Antidepressants ‘substantially increase risk’ of low blood pressure when standing up in older people, study results suggest Researchers found that patients aged over 60 years who were prescribed selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors were at a four-fold increased risk of postural hypotension in first four weeks of use.…
Help us understand current pharmacy practice in migraine management by sharing your experience Please complete our short survey, which should take no more than seven minutes to complete.…
Funding gap: economic analysis paints dire picture of community pharmacy’s sustainability An independent economic analysis has revealed that the cost of delivering community pharmacy NHS services in England far outstrips the funding available, even after the uplift agreed in the latest contract negotiations.…
