Spotlight: The battle for EPS nominations In this ‘Spotlight’ episode of The PJ Pod, we delve into the reports about electronic prescription system nomination theft and uncover what the data shows.…
More than 500 complaints made about EPS nomination theft in the past year Exclusive: The Pharmaceutical Journal has revealed that between 1 July 2025 and 30 June 2026, 412 concerns were raised to the General Pharmaceutical Council, while 162 complaints were raised to integrated care boards.…
Pharmacist prescribers can support other professions in antimicrobial stewardship, review suggests Authors of the scoping review recommended that prescribing capability for pharmacist prescribers and prescribing nurses could be strengthened via professional development, structured mentorship and interprofessional learning.…
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.…
Community pharmacists most confident in minor ailment prescribing, survey suggests A National Pharmacy Association survey found that nearly three-quarters of pharmacists felt that using prescribing to manage minor acute illnesses was the area that added most value.…
Electronic prescription service: the battle for nominations Allegations that electronic prescription service nominations are being switched without patients’ consent have prompted concerns over safety. The Pharmaceutical Journal investigates the potential impact.…
ADHD medicines prescriptions rose again in 2025 More than 991,000 items of lisdexamfetamine were prescribed in NHS primary care in 2025, which is a 36% increase compared with 2024, according to Care Quality Commission data.…
Patients at risk of harm over lack of shared access to NHS records An investigation has found that clinicians may be missing "vital" patient information, owing to limited access to NHS records.…
Electronic medical records can identify prescribing patterns for antibiotic allergies, study results show Following analysis of 342 children's electronic medical records, researchers identified 67 children with a possible or probable antibiotic allergy.…
Clinical decision support tools in pharmacy practice Practical advice for pharmacy teams on the current use of clinical decision support tools, as well as their benefits and limitations.…
