Adekunle Adebowale (1942–2026)On 27 May 2026, Adekunle Adebowale, aged 84 years, of Dundee, Scotland. Mr Adebowale registered with the College in 2012.…
Selective NSAIDs reduce risk of GI bleeding, study suggests Researchers observed that when COX-2-selective non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs were used with direct-acting oral anticoagulants for nonvalvular atrial fibrillation, the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding decreased by more than one-third.…
Health news round-up: anaphylaxis, pain management in women’s health and Tourette’s treatment The Pharmaceutical Journal’s weekly summary of the important developments in pharmacy and health news you may have missed.…
Exploration of barriers and enablers of pharmacists’ participation in the multidisciplinary ward round According to the new professional vision for hospital pharmacy, pharmacists will be essential members of the multidisciplinary team who are present on ward rounds and clinics providing expert advice, actively prescribing and influencing prescribing decisions. Multiple studies have discussed the p…
NHS-funded community independent prescribing announced as part of pharmacy contract Under the ‘Community pharmacy contractual framework’ for 2026/2027, the Department of Health and Social Care said pharmacists with independent prescribing qualifications will be able to “assess patients and prescribe medicines directly”.…
NICE approves add-on treatment for uncontrolled COPD Clinical trial evidence suggests that mepolizumab plus triple therapy reduces the number of moderate or severe exacerbations associated with uncontrolled chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.…
University of Nottingham proposes 11 job cuts at its school of pharmacy The University and College Union, told The Pharmaceutical Journal that five current job vacancies may also be removed in line with the university's cost-cutting ‘Future Nottingham’ strategy.…
PJ view: Pharmacists on the new post-registration pathway will still need time and support to succeed At first glance, the Pharmacist Enhanced Practice Pathway represents a promising commitment from NHS England, but new registrants may struggle to practise effectively without the right professional infrastructure in place.…
Everything you need to know about neighbourhood health Neighbourhood health is central to the government’s plans for the future of the NHS, but what is it and how can pharmacists get involved?…
Government medicines manufacturing training scheme used by more than 2,000 people so far The RESILIENCE programme has been developed to provide training for people in the medicines manufacturing sector.…
