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Community pharmacies in England could offer ‘catch-up’ HPV vaccinations

Updated NHS plans to eliminate cervical cancer have suggested community pharmacy as a location for catch-up vaccinations to improve access to the HPV vaccine.…

Gastrointestinal complications associated with prematurity

An overview of gastrointestinal complications associated with premature birth and the role of parenteral nutrition in overcoming them.…

Haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis: an overview

A summary of the different types of renal replacement therapy and the physiological implications of end-stage renal disease on medicines dosing and monitoring.…

Only 15% of NHS trusts meet emergency department pharmacy support standards, investigation finds

Exclusive: Freedom of information requests showed that only 15 of 98 NHS trusts in England met Royal College of Emergency Medicine and UK Clinical Pharmacy Association recommendations on pharmacy staffing levels.…

Case-based learning: nutrition and feeding considerations for hospitalised neonates

When neonates are faced with feeding constraints, it is important that pharmacists work effectively within the multidisciplinary team to improve decision-making and provide effective support for mothers and families.…

More than 500 people hospitalised following use of weight-loss drugs, says health minister

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency confirmed that more than 20,000 Yellow Card reports of suspected reactions in association with GLP-1 RAs indicated for weight management have been recorded, as of 31 January 2025.…

Only 4% of pharmacies offering smoking cessation service claimed payment in three months

Exclusive: Of the 4,721 pharmacies registered to provide the service, 203 claimed payment for a consultation between July and September 2024.…

How a global health partnership with an NHS trust has transformed care for patients in Zambia

By partnering with King’s College London, pharmacists at Ndola Teaching Hospital in Zambia have learnt from their counterparts working at St George’s Hospital infectious disease department.…

Rapid on-site genetic sequencing could help curb antimicrobial-resistant outbreaks, says MHRA

Researchers found that rapid on-site genetic sequencing detects bacterial infections within two days, which is “significantly faster“ than traditional methods.…

Foundation trainees need experiential placements in hospices to help manage an ageing population

As the population ages and requires more complex care, pharmacists should be trained early on how to use their skills in a hospice setting.…