Prescribing

Hypertension pilot demonstrated pharmacy management of long-term conditions

The results of a hypertension case-finding pilot highlighted that patients with long-term conditions can be identified and managed in community pharmacies.…

Community pharmacist prescribing service planned for October 2026 start

Janet Morrison, chief executive of Community Pharmacy England, said that although independent prescribing is being introduced under Pharmacy First, the negotiator is “very worried” about whether funding for the service is adequate.…

Are electronic prescribing systems as safe as we think?

A national NHS evaluation sheds light on safety issues surrounding electronic prescribing.…

Royal College of Pharmacy launches national standard and credential for newly qualified pharmacist prescribers

The new credentialing pathway provides a “nationally recognised professional standard for pharmacists” as they develop their prescribing practice, the Royal College of Pharmacy said.…

Lost in fine print: how patient information leaflets are failing patients

Is it time for there to be a change in how patient information leaflets are presented in order to improve health literacy and cut down on accidental double dosing?…

Why do women in England’s poorest areas have lower rates of HRT prescribing?

Hormone replacement therapy prescribing has more than doubled since 2020/2021, but new data show that deep regional and ethnic inequalities in prescribing remain.…

Case-based learning: optimising falls prevention through a multidisciplinary approach

This case study illustrates the benefits of multidisciplinary working to reduce risk of falls, including how to safely deprescribe medicines associated with falls, where appropriate.…

Spotlight: The battle for EPS nominations

In this ‘Spotlight’ episode of The PJ Pod, we delve into the reports about electronic prescription system nomination theft and uncover what the data shows.…

More than 500 complaints made about EPS nomination theft in the past year

Exclusive: The Pharmaceutical Journal has revealed that between 1 July 2025 and 30 June 2026, 412 concerns were raised to the General Pharmaceutical Council, while 162 complaints were raised to integrated care boards.…

From liquids to solids: resetting paediatric prescribing for a safer, sustainable future

Pharmacists can lead an evidence-based shift to make convenient solid oral dosage forms the new normal.…