Mario Raviglione: an ambitious new strategy to end tuberculosis To coincide with World Tuberculosis Day on 24 March, the World Health Organization has called for support to achieve an ambitious new 20-year strategy to end the tuberculosis epidemic by 2035. Mario Raviglione, director of the WHO’s Global TB Programme, discusses the tasks and c…
NPA and IPF merge to form single membership body for independent pharmaciesThe National Pharmacy Association and the Independent Pharmacy Federation are merging to become a single membership body for independent community pharmacies.…
The importance of original scientific research for pharmacy studentsThe research project, undertaken by pharmacy students in their final year, helps individuals to learn fundamental skills for their future careers, argue Joanne Hainsworth and Patrick To.…
Talks ongoing to secure incentives for GP surgeries to employ pharmacists Discussions between GP and pharmacy leadership bodies and NHS England aim to introduce “practical measures” to incentivise GP practices to employ pharmacists.…
Local practice forum events: 2 April – 12 May 2015Thursday 2 April: Edinburgh Local practice forum event, ‘Pharmacy career inspiration and professional support’. RPS Scotland office, Holyrood Park House, Edinburgh EH8 8AS. Event registration from 6pm. Book via the RPS website. Thursday 9 April: Glasgow Local…
Pilot sites for pharmacists in A&E scheme revealed Health Education England confirms NHS trusts where pharmacists will be drafted into A&E units as part of a national pilot…
Malkiat Ubbi diesOn 8 February 2015, Malkiat Ubbi MRPharmS, aged 53, of 366 Richmond Road, Twickenham TW1 2DX. Mr Ubbi registered with the Society in 1983.…
William David Milnes-James diesOn 12 March 2015, William David Milnes-James MRPharmS, aged 76, of Ninds Farm House, Church Street, Willersey, Broadway WR12 7PN. Mr Milnes-James registered with the Society in 1962.…
RPS promotes pharmacists and GPs campaignTuesday 17 March 2015: The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) and the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) made a joint call for pharmacists to work in GP surgeries. This gained a significant amount of media coverage. The story was covered by: T V: BBC Bre…
Tuesday 7 April: RPS Faculty webinarRoyal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) Faculty webinar, ‘Tips for preparing for your Faculty assessment’. Introduction to the Faculty, the portfolio and submitting it for assessment. Providing you with all the support and tools you need to build your portfolio. Includes l…