Fixing the UK’s medicines shortage crisis As the UK’s medicine shortage crisis rumbles on, continuing to put patients at risk, we take a closer look at the suspected roots of the issue to identify four ways the problems could be fixed.…
Pharmacy negotiators in renewed talks with government on ‘Pharmacy First’ service in England Speaking at the NHS Providers conference, Steve Barclay said the government is looking at how to progress Pharmacy First as a way of improving access to general practice.…
Royal Pharmaceutical Society encourages UK-wide antibiotic amnesty The Society warns that unsafe disposal of medicines can increase the spread of resistance genes among bacteria, putting human and animal health at risk.…
New pharmacy minister appointed Neil O'Brien, already a health minister, will become the fourth MP to hold the Westminster pharmacy brief in 2022.…
PJ view: All pharmacists should have the opportunity to become a prescriber Despite increased opportunities for pharmacists to train as independent prescribers, there are still barriers for some. Employers and policymakers must do all they can to support pharmacists to ensure they are able to undertake this training.…
Sibby Buckle: ‘Even if it is uncomfortable, I am prepared to voice my concerns’ Following her appointment as treasurer for the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, Sibby Buckle says she is ready to be an ambassador for Society members.…
MPs call for national formulary for HRT treatments The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Menopause has also called for HRT prescription costs to be scrapped.…
Government grants record number of drug price concessions in September 2022 The list of 159 products with price concessions in September 2022 includes alendronic acid and aripiprazole.…
UK government is preparing guidance to help with type 2 diabetes medication supply issues Exclusive: Experts are "very concerned" about the shortages of semaglutide and dulaglutide and have warned it would be a lot of work to transfer patients to other medication options.…
Government shelves plan for ‘Pharmacy First’ service in England The delayed agreement for the remaining two years of the 'Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework' confirms an excess margin write-off, meaning pharmacies will keep £100m they would otherwise have had to repay.…