Two deaths linked to 2026 measles outbreaks The UKHSA said one child died from "acute measles" and another child's death was linked to the "late effects of measles".…
NHS England commissions community pharmacies to deliver MenB vaccines to young people Eligible students will be offered the first dose of a two-dose meningococcal B disease vaccine from July 2026, with a second dose in August 2026.…
Pharmacists as antimicrobial stewards: ‘the bug stops here’ Antimicrobial resistance is a modern day crisis that we must all take responsibility for, with a balanced, careful approach to the use of antibiotic medicines.…
The history of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society Highlighting the historical high points that have so far defined the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, which was first established in 1841.…
RPS Charter Award given for pharmacist’s ‘global impact’ The Royal Pharmaceutical Society said Catherine Duggan has been “a strong advocate for improving access to safe, effective and high-quality pharmaceutical care”.…
News round-up: long COVID, chikungunya and free supplies of ciprofloxacin Our weekly summary of the important developments in pharmacy and health news you may have missed.…
Everything you need to know about meningitis B Facts about meningitis transmission, its warning signs and vaccine effectiveness, including a summary of what we know about the outbreak in Kent.…
PJ view: Medicines security must become a national priority The government must take further urgent action to shore up medicines supply in the face of ongoing geo-political instability.…
Case-based learning: meningitis Causes, diagnosis and initial management options for adults and children with meningitis.…
A pharmacy guide for smoking cessation consultations This step-by-step guide outlines how pharmacists and pharmacy teams can encourage patients to make an initial decision to quit smoking, going on to provide advice and support on nicotine replacement therapy and relapse prevention.…
