NHS trusts

‘Urgent’ need for community pharmacy to play a role in medicines homecare services, review says

The independent review, commissioned by the chief pharmaceutical officer for Scotland, also said that key performance indicators for medicines homecare are “widely viewed as not fit for purpose”.…

Pharmacists asked to assist in switching patients from Promixin by end of April 2025

A national patient safety alert advises that Colicym 1-million-unit power for nebuliser solution unit dose vials should be considered as an alternative treatment.…

It is an exciting time to be a respiratory pharmacist — and we need more of them 

Specialist respiratory pharmacists are in short supply in England and Wales, but investing in developing this workforce will show benefit for pharmacy and patients.…

BGMA recommends longer lead times on NHS medicines contracts to address shortages

The British Generic Manufacturers Association has made several recommendations to reduce overall medicines shortages, of which it says the “vast majority are commonly used generic medicines”.…

Pharmacy teams advised to produce ready-to-administer oxytocin infusions for maternity services

Required oxytocin infusions will now need to be prepared at the time of the event, prompting concerns this will add pressure to already stretched maternity services.…

State of pharmacy: what’s in store for the profession under Labour?

Labour’s plans for pharmacy have only been roughly sketched out, but the party’s track record — alongside demands from the sector — can provide some insight into how the planned NHS reform may affect pharmacy.…

PJ view: An evidence-based approach to policy reform is needed from Streeting

With another NHS reform on the cards from new health secretary Wes Streeting, now is the time for an evidence-based approach to strategic planning to counter ideological policies of the past.…

Half of all trusts could be using electronic prescription service by 2026, says NHS England

NHS England’s clinical lead for digital medicines said it would be working with at least eight system suppliers to provide the service.…

PJ view: Pharmacy technicians are vital in efforts to rescue pharmacists from their workload

Pharmacy technicians are best placed to take on more responsibility to alleviate workforce pressures across all pharmacy sectors.…

Chancellor promises electronic patient records for all NHS trusts by March 2026

In the spring 2024 Budget, the government said it will spend £3.4bn on boosting productivity in the NHS, including £2bn on updating IT systems.…