Government advisers recommend autumn COVID-19 boosters for people at most risk An extra booster dose may also be offered in the spring for smaller groups, such as people who are immunocompromised or of older age.…
David Johnson (1943–2023)On 24 January 2023, David Johnson, aged 79 years, of Knutsford, Cheshire. Mr Johnson registered with the Society in 1968.…
Nicholas Argent (1948–2022)On 12 October 2022, Nicholas Argent, aged 73 years, of Northwich, Cheshire. Mr Argent registered with the Society in 1971.…
‘Catastrophic implications’: the pharmacy closures widening health inequalities Community pharmacy is peerless in the supply of better healthcare in more deprived communities, but this vital role is under serious threat.…
Pharmacies in England’s most deprived areas provide 50% more NHS services to their local populations Exclusive: "Worrying" new figures show funding cuts are putting much-needed pharmacy services at risk in England's most deprived areas.…
UK government rejects proposals for a national formulary for HRT Other rejected recommendations include the introduction of a menopause leave policy as well as making menopause a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010.…
More than 20,000 inhalers returned through postal inhaler recycling scheme The scheme has saved an estimated 119.3 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions entering the atmosphere.…
Should all adults be considered for statin therapy? A closer look at the arguments for and against the latest changes to National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guidelines for statin therapy.…
Transitional payments worth £2.5m per month for community pharmacy to end from February 2023 The Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee said in a statement that the government had decided to end transitional payments “based on the latest monitoring and analysis of funding delivery”.…
Perimenopause: symptoms and management As many as 90% of women with perimenopausal symptoms will seek help. Here, we outline what pharmacists need to know about these symptoms and the available treatments.…