Society, law and politics

Almost one-third of black pharmacists experienced racism from colleagues over past year, survey shows

Exclusive: Responses to The Pharmaceutical Journal’s salary and job satisfaction survey highlighted experiences of being underpaid, unequal work allocation and a lack of support.…

GPhC to add net zero targets into its pharmacy regulatory processes

The regulator has outlined plans to include environmental sustainability in its standards for pharmacy professionals and registered pharmacy premises, with its full action plan to be published later in August 2024.…

Almost one-third of people on low-calorie diet programme in remission from type 2 diabetes mellitus, study results show

Since its nationwide roll-out in May 2024, NHS England says more than 25,000 people have been referred to take part in the ‘Type 2 diabetes path to remission programme’.…

Will the government’s apparent NHS reset address pharmacy’s important issues?

This month’s health policy column questions whether the new health secretary’s NHS reform plans will address both the accessibility and appropriateness of the medicines patients take.…

Nearly one-third of pharmacists have experienced career-limiting discrimination, reveals survey

Exclusive: Of 1,242 UK pharmacists, 368 answered ‘Yes’ when asked ‘Do you believe you have experienced discrimination that has held you back in your career?’…

Pharmacists risk being criminalised in puberty blockers ban, warns RPS

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society says the emergency prohibition order for gonadotrophin-releasing hormone may be leading to prescribers “unwittingly breaking the law”.…

Screening for gene variants should be broadened to reduce health inequalities, systematic review concludes

Study authors have called for an extension to DPYD genetic testing in the UK, to include variants identified in people with African ancestry.…

How the IPP talent management resource tool works

Inclusive Pharmacy Practice (IPP) is a joint initiative between NHS England, the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, the Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK and 13 other national partner organisations, aimed at making the workplace environment more inclusive for pharmacy professionals whilst ensuring …

PDA criticises pharmacy regulator for ‘failing to use data effectively’ to bridge attainment gap

The Pharmacists’ Defence Association said in a consultation response that it was “not confident the General Pharmaceutical Council will use any additional data to deliver meaningful improvement and change to the experience or outcomes for students”.…

State of pharmacy: what’s in store for the profession under Labour?

Labour’s plans for pharmacy have only been roughly sketched out, but the party’s track record — alongside demands from the sector — can provide some insight into how the planned NHS reform may affect pharmacy.…