Training pathway for clinical pharmacy academics should be in place by 2030 NHS England-commissioned report made short-, medium- and long-term recommendations to “support the embedding of research at all stages of a pharmacy professional’s career”.…
How our pharmacy network is developing research opportunities for the profession Pharmacists in the south west of England have heeded the call for more pharmacy engagement in research by setting up a network to discuss ideas and find collaborators.…
Are we self-actualising in pharmacy? This month’s pick of academic papers from Parastou Donyai, chief scientist at the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.…
Early days of Pharmacy First highlight three things we should study This month, our health policy columnist examines the teething problems thrown up in the first few weeks of the Pharmacy First service.…
Patient safety alert warns of salbutamol nebuliser liquid shortages with no date for resupply An alert says that while alternative nebuliser liquids are available, manufacturers cannot support the increase in demand.…
More than 180 people referred to domestic abuse support via community pharmacy scheme The Home Office has reported that at least 186 people have used the ‘Ask for ANI’ scheme since it launched in 2021.…
More than 5,000 patients treated for ear problems under community pharmacy pilot During a pilot, 20 community pharmacies in south west London offered hearing assessments, screenings and earwax removal.…
PJ view: Private COVID-19 vaccines should be welcomed with caution As pharmacies prepare to offer private COVID-19 vaccinations, cost considerations must be made to ensure this does not become a step towards wider health inequality.…
UK regulator recommends new safety measures for medicines containing pseudoephedrine Safety information for all medicines containing pseudoephedrine will be updated to make clear the risk of rare, but serious, side effects.…
Paul Rees: ‘Pharmacy First could be the saviour of general practice’ The National Pharmacy Association’s new chief executive sets out what needs to change to address the ‘urgent crisis’ unfolding in community pharmacy.…