Society, law and politics

Fewer than 20% of type 2 diabetes patients on most effective medicine for them, model shows

The model was also associated with a 38% reduction in the likelihood of glycaemic failure over five years.…

Tips for building an inclusive pharmacy workforce

The Inclusive Pharmacy Practice (IPP) initiative was created as a means of co-ordinating the pharmacy profession’s response to the ongoing need to improve inclusivity. This article outlines practical steps pharmacy teams can take to implement the IPP agenda within their workplace.…

MPs call for urgent review into medicines shortages

A letter from 45 cross-party MPs has urged the government to look into medicines shortages to ensure patients have their “life-saving medications”.…

The pharmacy regulator needs to fix its fitness-to-practise delays before asking for more cash

This month, our health policy columnist sets out why the General Pharmaceutical Council’s ‘Oliver Twist’ act over professional fees is out of step.…

Increasing diversity in pharmacy senior leadership: the ENIGMA mentoring scheme

Diversity in leadership positively impacts teams and organisational productivity, as well as supports the improvement of health inequalities in the population​1​. Despite this, diversity remains limited in pharmacy leadership. The Inclusive Pharmacy Practice (IPP) is a joint initiative between 1…

David Taylor (1946–2025)

Lauded as an “instrumental” figure in UK pharmacy by his peers, David Taylor held a broad range of influential teaching and public health policy roles during his career.…

Where are the voices of pharmacy professionals in the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill?

As Kim Leadbeater MP’s Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill proceeds through its committee stage, the pharmacy professions are among the key stakeholders whose voices are notably absent.  The committee process should provide a rigorous examination of draft legislation, not only listeni…

PJ view: Palliative care must not be forgotten if assisted dying legislation progresses

It is imperative that policymakers strike a careful balance between assisted dying and palliative care to provide patients with the best possible support.…

First minister says Pharmacy First will expand to cover more clinical conditions

John Swinney’s comments came in a speech on improving public services and NHS renewal, delivered at an event at the National Robotarium in Edinburgh.…

Spotlight: Palliative care access

In this ‘Spotlight’ episode of The PJ Pod, we consider the current state of palliative care and how it could be improved to ensure equitable access.…