Pharmacy practice

Three-quarters of pharmacies expect surge in demand for weight-loss pill

National Pharmacy Association says the availability of oral semaglutide (Wegovy; Novo Nordisk) “is particularly significant for patients who cannot or do not want to take an injectable medicine”.…

Imposter phenomenon in pharmacy: why capable professionals doubt themselves and how to move forward

Advice on how pharmacy professionals can manage the hallmarks of imposter phenomenon and develop confidence in their abilities.…

Call to reclassify morning-after pill as general sales list item

The College of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare has called for emergency hormonal contraception to be sold in shops alongside condoms and pregnancy tests to increase women's autonomy over their reproductive health.…

Call for government support as record price concessions hit 250 mark

Community Pharmacy England has announced that 254 price concessions were granted by the government in England in June 2026, which is more than double the amount of concessions this time last year.…

Health board rejects community pharmacy PrEP pilot

Exclusive: The Cardiff and Vale University Health Board has told The Pharmaceutical Journal that it needs to consider its current financial position and prioritise available resources.…

One-third of patients do not seek help for ‘red flag’ cancer symptoms

A survey conducted by Cancer Research UK has found that patients did not contact their GP owing to factors such as believing it would be difficult to make an appointment.…

Using standardised commitment forms to improve mentorship outcomes

Staff wellbeing is a critical priority in modern healthcare owing to rising levels of burnout and psychological distress​1​. Mentorship is a recognised strategy to support professional development, resilience and retention​2​. Within an oncology pharmacy team at a large NHS teaching hospital…

Patients at risk of harm over lack of shared access to NHS records

An investigation has found that clinicians may be missing "vital" patient information, owing to limited access to NHS records.…

What does a growing hospital pharmacy workforce mean for the rest of the profession?

Hospital pharmacy teams have grown by 11% over the past five years in contrast to stalling and declining numbers in other parts of the profession.…

Pharmacies offered hundreds of pounds to join meningitis B vaccination campaign

Community Pharmacy England said that pharmacies would receive a total of £700 if a pharmacy administers at least 100 or more vaccinations by the end of March 2027.…