Community pharmacy

Government opens consultation on giving pharmacists greater dispensing flexibilities

A consultation document has outlined proposals that could enable pharmacists to substitute out-of-stock medicine with an alternative in urgent situations.…

Is a lack of protected learning time holding back hospital pharmacists’ career development?

Analysis of exclusive data by The Pharmaceutical Journal has revealed that one in four NHS trusts and health boards does not offer protected time as part of job plans for pharmacists. Are trusts preventing pharmacists from progressing in their careers?…

Highlighting the discrepancy between awareness and practice of safe household medication disposal 

Zita Zachariah, managing editor of the RPS research journals, speaks with Bee Yean Low, whose research has uncovered knowledge and facility deficits resulting in the public’s positive attitude towards medicine disposal not being translated into practice.…

More than 30,000 consultations have taken place in prescribing pathfinder pilots, says NHS England 

The group director of primary care at NHS England said early results from the ‘Independent prescribing pathfinder programme’ show that 97% of consultations have not required onward referral.…

How Hampshire and Isle of Wight pharmacy teams work together in a system

Chief pharmacist Neil Hardy shares how pharmacy teams in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight work collaboratively across organisations to support system-wide initiatives, while keeping patient care at the centre of decision-making.…

Investigations ongoing as regulator takes action against Jhoots

The General Pharmaceutical Council's enforcement action against Jhoots follows concerns raised about unexpected closures and ‘poor service’ in several branches.…

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.…

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.…

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.…

Preparing MPharm graduates for practice: integrating understanding of community pharmacy, mental health and digital health

The Pharmaceutical Journal and British Pharmaceutical Students’ Association writing competition's winning entry by Sumayyah Khalid.…