Pharmacy contract for 2026/2027 delayed Community Pharmacy England said that it is “not yet clear” when negotiations will conclude.…
GPhC announces 6% rise in registration fees From September 2026, pharmacist renewal fees will increase by £17 a year to £310, pharmacy technician fees by £8 to £146, and pharmacy premises fees by £25 to £441.…
First neighbourhood health centres to open by 2027 The government said that up to £50m has been pledged to support the rollout of the first 27 neighbourhood health centres across England.…
Hormone hesitancy: why are women moving away from hormonal contraception? Data show use of hormonal contraceptives has decreased by more than 60% over the past decade, with some women opting out of using biological or physical methods altogether. Why are so many women moving away from these methods?…
Pharmacy research: driving safer outcomes in substance misuse Research offers a crucial opportunity in shaping healthcare policy and practice, particularly in the developing landscape of substance misuse.…
Medicines shortages report recognises progress but says ‘decisive steps’ are still needed One year on from its medicines shortages report, the RPS has highlighted that the burden on community pharmacies, general practice and hospitals to manage medicines shortages is still “unsustainably high”.…
Test your knowledge of musculoskeletal conditions Our self-assessment quiz on musculoskeletal conditions covers the more common disorders that pharmacy staff may encounter, from arthritis and gout to carpal tunnel syndrome.…
Additional Responsible Pharmacist requirements would make pharmacy practice ‘more difficult’, says RPS In response to a General Pharmaceutical Council consultation, the Royal Pharmaceutical Society said that additional criteria for Responsible Pharmacists could undermine the delivery of services.…
Government commits to digital infrastructure for pharmacist prescribing In its ‘Neighbourhood health framework’, the government said it aims to ensure that increasing demand and patient need in primary care is met via pharmacy teams with the support of national digital infrastructure.…
Remote but remarkable: how island pharmacies make a difference Pharmacist James Pilkington shares his career journey, what it is like working on an island and how vital pharmacy teams are in the care of isolated communities.…
