Invitations, leaflets and animations could improve engagement with structured medication reviews Half of primary care network teams surveyed by the Health Information Network said that patient-facing resources helped patients prepare for structured medication reviews.…
More than 20% increase in pharmacists working in pharmacotherapy over past five years The Scottish government said that the number of pharmacy technicians working in pharmacotherapy has increased by almost 90% since 2021.…
Spending review 2025: providers urge government to invest in primary care Pharmacy leaders argue the latest government spending review allocations represent a “missed opportunity to put pharmacies first”.…
Why I set up a pharmacist-led one-stop diabetes clinic in my GP practice How the introduction of a pharmacist-led diabetes clinic has helped to free up GP time and reduce overall hospital admissions, while educating patients on essential care processes.…
NHS England looks to tender contract for behavioural support for patients prescribed tirzepatide in primary care The NHS England document said that patients prescribed tirzepatide in primary care settings will receive “high-quality behavioural wrap-around care” as well as clinical support.…
Continuity of care and reducing risk during transitions of care This article considers the evidence of interventions to reduce risk during transitions of care and explains best practice for pharmacy teams.…
Pancreatic exocrine insufficiency: causes, diagnosis and treatment An overview of the causes, diagnosis and treatments for pancreatic exocrine insufficiency, including a case study of a patient’s experience.…
Community pharmacy RSV expansion programme to be expanded four-fold The Department of Health and Social Care said up to 200 community pharmacy sites could be commissioned to provide the respiratory syncytial virus vaccination in 2025/2026.…
NHS England increases ARRS reimbursement for pharmacists in 2025/2026 The maximum reimbursable amount for Band 7–8a pharmacists employed under the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme will increase to £66,972.…
NHS increases funding for inclisiran although uptake remains ‘slower than expected’ In a letter sent to colleagues, NHS England said it had increased the reimbursement fee for inclisiran from £50 to £60.…
