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Medical exemptions for orthoptists: what pharmacists need to know

Orthoptists play an increasing role in delivering timely ophthalmic care, supported by major advancements in their legal scope of practice. Since 2020, all UK pre-registration orthoptic degree programmes have incorporated medical exemptions (MEs) into core curricula, ensuring that newly qualified re…

Breast cancer drug Enhertu recommended for NHS use

'Milestone victory belongs to every person who refused to accept that access to a life-extending treatment was out of reach' says charity leader.…

GLP-1s: what is behind the variation in efficacy?

Researchers are trying to untangle the roles of genetics, access and treatment persistence in the efficacy of GLP-1s. As evidence suggests, weight-loss outcomes are different between patient groups.…

NHS England to review guidance for pain management in ketamine users following patient death

The Dorset coroner expressed concern that there were no prescribing guidelines for analgesia in patients with ketamine bladder syndrome who continue to take the drug.…

Large areas of England do not commission enough childhood asthma tests

Research by charity Asthma + Lung UK found that 35% of integrated care systems did not have a dedicated respiratory clinical lead for children and young people.…

Case-based learning: differentiating migraine in a patient with sickle cell disease

Migraine is a high-variance condition with symptoms that can overlap with other chronic pain presentations. This case study shows how pharmacists can adopt a structured approach to patient history taking to identify an optimised management plan.…

ADHD prescriptions continue to rise as age and sex differences seen in diagnostic rates

Figures 'represent people whose lives are getting better' but support for girls with ADHD still 'significantly missed', says charity leader.…

Migraine and acne included in new prescribing Pharmacy First pathways

NHS England said that from autumn 2026, independent prescribers in pharmacies will be able to prescribe medicines for migraine, rhinitis, ear infections in adults, acne and scabies.…

NICE rejects long-acting HIV prevention treatment lenacapavir for NHS use

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence said that the cost-effectiveness estimates of lenacapavir were above what it deems “an acceptable use of NHS resources”.…

National framework for hazardous medicines needed to protect workers, says pharmacy oncology group

The British Oncology Pharmacy Association has recommended pre-filled syringes and a 'transparent governance' process to improve the safe management of hazardous medicinal products.…