CCA renews call for pharmacists to make medicines substitutions as part of community ‘pharmacy prospectus’ The Company Chemists’ Association says its proposals could free up 51 million GP appointments each year.…
IPA chief executive writes to pharmacy minister over ‘deep crisis’ in community pharmacy sector The chief executive of the Independent Pharmacies Association said that members of the association have also raised concerns that the payment for flu vaccinations for the 2025/2026 flu season was not increased.…
Alison Simpson (1954–2025)On 17 August 2025, Alison Simpson, MPharmS, aged 70 years, of East Morton, West Yorkshire. Mrs Simpson registered with the Society in 1977.…
More than 40 neighbourhood health service sites announced across England The Department of Health and Social Care said that the 43 neighbourhood health service sites will initially focus on long-term conditions, such as diabetes, high blood pressure and epilepsy.…
Tool can identify harmful medications in older adults with cancer, study finds Researchers analysed patient record data to identify patients that were prescribed one or more potentially inappropriate medications, which are considered to be high-risk for older adults.…
Reflective practice is standard for most healthcare professionals, so why not pharmacists? A distressing experience working on an acute mental health ward convinced Maariya Din that every pharmacist needs access to reflective practice.…
Zuranolone and the future of perinatal mental health treatment The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) approved zuranolone in August 2025 for the treatment of moderate or severe postnatal depression (PND) in adults following childbirth. Zuranolone is an oral synthetic version of allopregnanolone, a naturally occurring n…
Pharmacies could offer more vaccines off-site under government proposals Pharmacies could offer a wider range of vaccinations away from registered premises to increase access and uptake, according to a consultation document.…
The new royal college is a once in a lifetime reset opportunity Ewan Maule has made a persuasive case for a new approach to pharmacy leadership once the transition to a royal college structure has been implemented. It is axiomatic that the role and influence that the Royal Pharmaceutical Society enjoyed through most of the 20th century diminished substanti…
Clinical academic receives 2025 RPS Barnett Award The Royal Pharmaceutical Society said that Adam Pattison Rathbone’s “leadership, inclusiveness and dedication to others’ growth have made a lasting impact on the profession”.…
