‘Catastrophic implications’: the pharmacy closures widening health inequalities Community pharmacy is peerless in the supply of better healthcare in more deprived communities, but this vital role is under serious threat.…
Pharmacy teams could visit community and faith groups to cut health inequalities, says Royal Pharmaceutical Society A position paper published by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society suggests how organisations can work together to address health inequalities.…
Supporting patients on new direct oral anticoagulant medicines With the advancement of direct oral anticoagulants, more patients are able to benefit from anticoagulation. This article explains the importance of regular monitoring and how pharmacists can provide long-term support for patients receiving these medicines.…
Pharmacists have improved antibiotic prescribing, finds study in 6,000 UK general practices Employing pharmacists in general practices has led to "good prescribing behaviour" but patient satisfaction has decreased in practices that hired more healthcare professionals to support GPs.…
Social prescribing pilot costing £12.7m aims to cut medication use through walking and cycling The funding will go towards schemes such as cycling and walking groups, cycle training and free bike loans.…
Chief pharmaceutical officer opens outreach health hub in Hindu temple The 'Health Hub' at Neasden Temple has been set up to provide health advice, information and free screening to the local community.…
Antidepressant prescribing increases by 35% in six years Prescriptions of antidepressants rose by 5.1% in 2021/2022, the sixth consecutive annual increase.…
Why I have changed my approach to see the patient, not the disease Komal Vadday, senior specialist pharmacist in hepatology, highlights the importance of treating each patient as an individual and not defining them by their diagnosis.…
UK government to review all medical devices for potential bias against patients from ethnic minorities There are concerns that the design and use of medical devices are exacerbating existing health inequalities in patients from ethnic minority backgrounds.…
RPS calls on government to do more to tackle health inequalities The Royal Pharmaceutical Society has co-signed a letter to prime minister Boris Johnson outlining why a cross-government strategy would strengthen the new Office for Health Improvement and Disparities, due to launch on 1 October 2021.…
