PJ view: The success of Pharmacy First is in the government’s hands Now that a launch date has been set for Pharmacy First in England, the government must deploy clear communication to patients about the service in order for it to reach its full potential.…
Pharmacists provide antibiotics only where clinically appropriate, minor ailments scheme data show Data from community pharmacies in the Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board area have shown 71% of women with a UTI and 55% of patients with a sore throat received antibiotics from the pharmacy.…
Scottish government to publish review of automated technology in community pharmacies The technology being trialled includes robotic process automation, automated medicine storage systems, barcode scanners and prescription collection kiosks.…
Community pharmacy network could cease to exist without funding overhaul, MPs warned Pharmacy representatives have warned a government inquiry into pharmacy that a lack of core funding will slowly erode community pharmacy businesses.…
Digital therapeutics: integration in practice Digital therapeutics utilise technology to broaden treatment options available to patients for improved management of medical conditions.…
Community pharmacy staff asked for views on provision of PrEP as part of NIHR research project The University of Bristol is conducting research on the barriers community pharmacies must overcome if they are to provide HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis.…
Community pharmacy pilot service to refer patients with cancer symptoms expanded Exclusive: The East of England North Cancer Alliance and South East London Cancer Alliance plan to begin offering the NHS community pharmacy ‘early diagnosis of cancer’ pilot service in 2024.…
The phantom pharmacy sector This month, The Pharmaceutical Journal’s health policy columnist considers the impact of recent changes to the pharmacy market.…
PJ view: What are your ambitions for the future of pharmacy practice? The Pharmaceutical Journal wants to hear about your local ‘vision’ for the future of pharmacy and examples of forward-thinking services that could be replicated elsewhere.…
Pilot sites for community pharmacies to refer patients with signs of possible cancer delayed Exclusive: Pharmacy representatives from two of the the four areas that had signed up to provide the pilot service have said they are experiencing delays, while one cancer alliance has pulled out of the scheme.…