New valproate prescriptions must be signed off by two specialist doctors from January 2024, says MHRA The requirement for valproate prescriptions, which will come into effect on 31 January 2024, was first announced in December 2022.…
Putting Pharmacy First: a welcome change of policy Pharmacy First requires careful implementation but provides an opportunity, says The Pharmaceutical Journal’s health policy columnist.…
MHRA warns of dangers of fake weight loss pens after Yellow Card reports The medicines regulator said Ozempic and Saxenda pens have been confirmed as being falsified with insulin in five of the reports.…
Spotlight: Homecare services in crisis In this episode of The PJ Pod, we examine the shortcomings in the provision and governance of homecare services.…
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.…
LloydsPharmacy sells all of its community pharmacy branches Hallo Healthcare Group, the parent company of LloydsPharmacy, announced in a statement that 99% of its branches would remain open under different ownership.…
Test yourself: communication and person-centred practice for prescribing An opportunity to test your knowledge on core prescribing skills and approaches.…
English Pharmacy Board meeting: 20 September 2023 The English Pharmacy Board met to discuss pharmacist independent prescribing, preparations for the general election and new ways to engage with members.…
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.…
