Nominate an outstanding early-career pharmacy researcher for OPERA 2024 *Deadline extended* Help us find exceptional early-career researchers making significant contributions to the field of pharmacy for the 2024 award.…
PrEP highly effective in cutting HIV transmission but better access needed, study finds Results of the 'PrEP Impact' trial show that PrEP reduced the chances of someone getting HIV by around 87%.…
Becoming a pharmacist prescriber: the highs and lows In this episode of The PJ Pod, we join three pharmacists on their journeys to becoming independent prescribers.…
Royal Pharmaceutical Society membership fees 2024The Royal Pharmaceutical Society Assembly has announced membership fees for 2024. The annual membership subscriptions are detailed in the table below. …
NHS England publishes guidance on how pharmacists could work across sectors Optional guidance from NHS England sets out workforce models in which pharmacists could work for multiple organisations across community pharmacy, primary care networks and hospital trusts.…
New valproate prescriptions must be signed off by two specialist doctors from January 2024, says MHRA The requirement for valproate prescriptions, which will come into effect on 31 January 2024, was first announced in December 2022.…
Putting Pharmacy First: a welcome change of policy Pharmacy First requires careful implementation but provides an opportunity, says The Pharmaceutical Journal’s health policy columnist.…
Around 85% of patients on ADHD medication have been affected by shortages, survey indicates A survey by ADHD UK showed that 27% of respondents received no supply of their ADHD medication, 33% had faced “long gaps” and 25% had experienced “short gaps” in the supply of their drugs.…
Principles of effective history taking when prescribing An accurate patient history provides a foundation for assessing the best options for patients and preventing errors. This article outlines principles and approaches that can help prescribers to gather information effectively.…
Pharmacies offering contraception service must opt in to initiate patients on the pill by February 2024 Pharmacies offering the NHS contraception service must begin providing tiers 1 and 2 of the service by February 2024.…
