Top ten opinion articles of 2025 The Pharmaceutical Journal has showcased a diverse range of views in 2025, covering workforce challenges, policy shifts and patient-centred care.…
CCA says changes to pharmacy technician training standards could ‘increase dropout rates’ The Company Chemists' Association said that the General Pharmaceutical Council's proposals could exacerbate existing workforce shortages and create barriers for aspiring pharmacy technicians.…
Regulator consults on pharmacist standards following new legislation The General Pharmaceutical Council’s consultation sets out what the accountabilities and responsibilities of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians would be if they were authorised to carry out certain tasks.…
Pharmacy COVID-19 vaccination to become advanced service NHS England said the pharmacy COVID-19 vaccination service will align with flu vaccination services, meaning that integrated care boards will no longer need to procure this service separately.…
PJ view: the forthcoming ten-year workforce plan must be more than ‘numbers’ While investment in pharmacy is much needed, it is crucial that the workforce plan takes into account the support and development that individual pharmacy staff need to deliver the best care possible.…
NPA calls for urgent review of dispensing reimbursement schedule Olivier Picard, chair of the National Pharmacy Association, wrote to Stephen Kinnock to highlight that pharmacies often have to pay wholesalers for medicines before they have been reimbursed by the NHS.…
Flu cases rise as data predict ‘record high’ number of urgent repeat prescription requests Experts have urged eligible patients to take up their offer of a free flu vaccine as cases rise across Great Britain.…
Almost 15% increase in number of successful pharmacy degree applicants There were 5,240 people accepted onto an MPharm course in 2025, up 14.7% from the 4,570 acceptances in 2024.…
How has the pharmacy sector grown in 2025? From the NHS ten-year health plan to the best pharmacy contract in a decade, 2025 has been a newsworthy year for the sector. Here, scroll down to read the most significant headlines from the past 12 months.…
Government to consult on widening access to take-home naloxone ‘before year end’ In December 2024, UK law was amended to make it legal for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to provide take-home naloxone kits without a prescription in an effort to widen access.…
