News First drug for severe alopecia recommended by NICE could benefit 14,000 patients Ritlecitinib (Litfulo; Pfizer), a once-daily oral pill, is the first licensed treatment…Published: 22 February 2024
News GPhC considers new registration routes that would enable overseas pharmacists to work in Great Britain more quickly Under a new framework being considered by the General Pharmaceutical Council, some…Published: 22 February 2024
Opinion PJ view: Private COVID-19 vaccines should be welcomed with caution As pharmacies prepare to offer private COVID-19 vaccinations, cost considerations must be…Published: 22 February 2024
News UK regulator recommends new safety measures for medicines containing pseudoephedrine Safety information for all medicines containing pseudoephedrine will be updated to make…Published: 21 February 2024
Letter The privilege of becoming an RPS FellowSeeing FPS (Fellow of the [then] Pharmaceutical Society) on the chief pharmacist’s…Published: 21 February 2024
Opinion Paul Rees: ‘Pharmacy First could be the saviour of general practice’ The National Pharmacy Association’s new chief executive sets out what needs to…Published: 21 February 2024
News Codeine linctus to be reclassified as a prescription-only medicine While codeine linctus is effective for long-term dry cough, the Medicines and…Published: 20 February 2024
Learning How pharmacists can contribute to effective antimicrobial reviews Best practice principles and practical advice for structuring antimicrobial reviews and effective…Published: 20 February 2024
News Electronic prescribing system for pharmacy pathfinder programme should be ready from spring 2024, says IT provider Exclusive: The Independent Prescribing Pathfinder programme has been further delayed, with the…Published: 19 February 2024
News Boots to expand recycling scheme for medicine blister packs The multiple already offers the scheme in some stores, but plans to…Published: 16 February 2024