Healthcare provision

Amyloid-targeting Alzheimer’s drugs ‘probably’ not effective

Authors of a Cochrane review said that any effect that donanemab and lecanemab have on cognitive function and dementia severity at 18 months was “trivial”.…

Use pharmacies earlier in future pandemics, says COVID-19 inquiry

The COVID-19 inquiry report noted that community pharmacies will be especially effective in areas that have lower vaccine uptake and where travel may hamper vaccine access.…

Does the big increase in drug price concessions indicate medicines shortages?

As the number of drug price concessions increased eight-fold in March 2026, The Pharmaceutical Journal examines whether this may indicate shortages in the market.…

Royal College of Pharmacy marked with launch event to thank outgoing leaders

During the launch event, outgoing leaders of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society were thanked for their work as they handed over leadership to the incoming president of the Royal College of Pharmacy.…

Criminals cloned one in ten online pharmacy websites in past year, survey shows

A National Pharmacy Association survey has revealed that two in five online pharmacies reported that patients unknowingly bought weight-loss medication from unregulated providers in the past year.…

The Royal College of Pharmacy: a new era

As the Royal Pharmaceutical Society becomes the Royal College of Pharmacy, its leaders reflect on the journey so far — and the opportunities that lie ahead.…

Minister acknowledges ‘challenge’ of low UK medicines pricing

Health minister Zubir Ahmed has warned that the UK ”must remain alert to the risk” that low medicines prices internationally pose for long-term supply security.…

Royal College of Pharmacy now established in ‘defining moment’ for profession

Pharmacy leaders have called the transition an “opportunity to create a genuinely ambitious, modern and inclusive institution, benefiting the whole of pharmacy”.…

Mounjaro approved for use in children in UK in ‘significant advance in paediatric care’

The approval marks the first time tirzepatide has been available for use in children in the UK.…

Chemotherapy treatment altered for patients following genomics testing scheme

After screening for a DPYD gene variant found in people of African ancestry, three patients are now receiving altered starting doses of chemotherapy, which reduces risk of fatal adverse drug reactions.…