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Pharmacist counselling referrals increased by almost one-quarter in 2024

Pharmacist Support’s ‘2024 Impact Report’ revealed that the charity has funded more than 2,500 counselling sessions since the launch of its counselling service in 2021.…

Pharmacists leading the future of diabetes care

Puja Nathwani shares how a new fellowship programme, launched in May 2025, is equipping pharmacists to lead local diabetes hubs — easing pressure on hospitals, improving community care and putting the NHS ten-year plan into action.…

NICE approves expanded access to early breast cancer treatment

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence estimates that its updated guidance will make ribociclib available to a further 5,700 patients.…

Alopecia areata: recognition, diagnosis and management

A detailed overview of the causes, diagnosis and treatments for alopecia areata.…

Antidepressant discontinuation does not cause severe symptoms in most people, study finds

Researchers found that patients who stopped antidepressants reported discontinuation symptoms that were below the threshold for clinical significance.…

Pharmacies to trial test for risk of oesophageal cancer

NHS England said that the “heartburn health check” could help transfer care from hospitals to the community, as part of the NHS ten-year health plan.…

A call to improve communication of reproductive risks of long-term medications 

I am writing to highlight a concern that often goes unaddressed in everyday clinical practice: the inconsistent communication between healthcare professionals and people of childbearing potential, regarding the reproductive risks associated with long-term medications. This concern has emerged follow…

A quest for hope: is endometriosis finally being taken seriously?

Years of underfunding has left women with endometriosis facing long waits for answers, including delayed diagnoses and limited treatment options — but a focus on the disease offers renewed optimism.…

Warning over risk of Guillain-Barré syndrome following RSV vaccination

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency said that, as of 2 June 2025, it had received 21 Yellow Card reports of suspected Guillain-Barré syndrome in older adults aged 75–79 years after they received the Abrysvo vaccine.…

Pharmacological management of Tourette syndrome

Tourette syndrome is a tic disorder that can be mild or can severely affect quality of life. Learn about the treatment options and the ways pharmacists can provide support to individuals.…