‘Record number’ of prescriptions dispensed in England in 2024/2025 despite reduction in number of pharmacies Data from the NHS Business Services Authority show that 2024/2025 was the fourth consecutive year that the number of prescriptions dispensed from community pharmacies in England has risen.…
Health news round-up: community pharmacy services, medicines, obesity and ageing Senior clinical reporter Joanna Robertson summarises some important developments in health news.…
Health officials could speed up pharmacy removal process as pharmacy minister says Jhoots falls ‘well below the mark’ Stephen Kinnock said that he has asked health officials whether it is possible to strengthen the regulatory framework to address “pharmacies that do not play by the rules”.…
Spotlight: Pressures facing pharmacists in 2025 In this ‘Spotlight’ episode of The PJ Pod, we analyse the results of our latest survey, which further reveals the cracks in the pharmacy sector.…
Community pharmacy independent prescribing consultations triple in two years Digital Health and Care Wales data show that there were more than 75,000 independent prescribing consultations carried out in the first five months of 2025.…
National pharmacy board meetings: September 2025 In September 2025, the national pharmacy boards heard updates on new or updated policies on patient safety, aseptic preparation services and assisted dying.…
Are breastfeeding mothers a forgotten public health priority in the government’s ten-year health plan? How effective support can help breastfeeding mothers achieve their own feeding goals while improving population health.…
Almost two-thirds of pathfinder pilot site consultations have been for minor ailments NHS England data also show that by the end of July 2025, more than 40,000 consultations were delivered by 180 community pharmacy pathfinder sites across England.…
Almost 7 million blood pressure checks delivered in community pharmacies since service began NHS England data show that more than 1 million patients received a blood pressure check via the hypertension case-finding service in the top 10% most deprived areas in England.…
How to use emotional intelligence typologies to improve communication and interpersonal skills An overview of how pharmacists can use the concept of emotional intelligence typologies as a tool to build better relationships with team members and patients.…
