Pharmacy bodies launch working group on supervision to inform government legislation changes The Pharmacy Supervision Practice Group held its first meeting in January 2023, and it will produce a report and recommendations for the UK governments.…
Government to change law to reclassify so-called ‘diet drug’ as a poison The change will mean 2,4-Dinitrophenol can only be sold legally to a member of the public by a registered pharmacist.…
Why pharmacy should call for a rethink on the latest UK drug policy proposals The government's white paper on illegal drug possession is not based on evidence: money should be spent on reducing harm instead.…
Legal defence for inadvertent dispensing errors to be extended to hospital pharmacists If approved by Parliament, the defence will now protect hospital pharmacists as well as those working in the community.…
MPs vote in favour of continued online provision of medical abortion drugs Temporary measures to allow women to have early-stage abortions at home following a video consultation during the COVID-19 pandemic will now be made permanent.…
Controlled drugs prescribing and management in hospital is lagging behind — it must go fully digital A combination of outdated guidance and misconceptions about the law mean secondary care is missing a golden opportunity to reduce bureaucracy and improve patient safety.…
RPS calls for complete ban on online diet drug The RPS believes that 2,4-Dinitrophenol should not be supplied under any circumstances.…
Law to be changed permanently to allow pharmacies to provide vaccinations off-premises The legislation change will also make permanent a temporary measure that allowed additional healthcare professionals to vaccinate patients.…
A balancing act: parental leave, your rights and returning to work Six pharmacists share their experiences of taking parental leave and what to consider when returning to work.…
Everything you need to know about the debate over supervision The supervision debate has been an ongoing point of contention for several years, but what exactly is the debate about and why is it so controversial?…
