Digital systems in general practice could reduce medication errors Across the 74 randomised controlled trials under review, the most frequent intervention component was clinical decision support systems, which was mentioned in 59 papers.…
Once-weekly HIV pill performs as well as daily treatment in phase III study Researchers found that a once-weekly tablet combining islatravir and lenacapavir performed as well as the once-daily bictegravir–emtricitabine–tenofovir alafenamide regimen.…
ICBs funded for independent prescribing implementation NHS England has published three documents relating to community pharmacist prescribing in 2026/2027.…
Local authorities advised to work with pharmacies to improve rural vaccination rates The Local Government Association said that community pharmacies should engage with local directors of public health to close gaps in vaccination coverage.…
Acute kidney injury: causes, diagnosis and management An overview of the symptoms, management options and prescribing considerations for acute kidney injury.…
How pharmacists are storing medicines in soaring temperatures What is being done to ensure hospitals can store medicines safely as heatwaves become more prevalent and what steps are pharmacists taking to maintain medicines integrity in the short term?…
Prescribing of dependency forming medicines ‘moving in the right direction’ but challenges remain NHS Business Services Authority data reveals that in 2025/2026, the number of prescriptions for opioids decreased by 8% compared with 2016/2017.…
Pharmacy Inside Jobs: sports pharmacist Mark Stuart explains how he went from pharmacist volunteer to superintendent of the Olympic Games and reveals the key role pharmacists play in supporting athletes.…
Devolution revolution: what could Andy Burnham mean for community pharmacy? With Andy Burnham now installed as prime minister, here’s what we know about his plans to devolve power and how the Manchester health model he oversaw could impact pharmacies across England.…
NHS England seeking provider for pharmacy technician clinical training The training is aimed to ensure that pharmacy technicians “maximise their capability in the delivery of extended clinical services” and support patient safety.…
