In this week's news analysis, #SophieWillis examines if the government's latest proposals to tackle the increase in medicines shortages across the UK go far enough #ukpharmacy #medicineshortages

Exclusive: Analysis of #NHSEngland data has revealed that applications to run an NHS distance-selling pharmacy surged to a record high in June 2025 #distancesellingpharmacy #ukpharmacy #pharmacymarket buff.ly/PMuXUYC

#GPhC failed to meet a regulatory standard on timeliness for fitness-to-practise cases for the 7th consecutive year, according to the #PSA #FtP #fitnesstopractise #ukpharmacy buff.ly/64pJ2cp

In this comment piece, #ShilpaShah ponders how the ten-year plan will harness pharmacists' skills to meet the government’s three ambitions to shift from analogue to digital, sickness to prevention and hospital care to community #ukpharmacy

Explore our collection of resources on sexual and reproductive health, which help pharmacists provide confidential advice and refer patients to related services #sexualhealth #reproductivehealth #ukpharmacy

Around 4,000 community pharmacies will offer flu vaccinations to children for the first time from the beginning of the seasonal campaign on 1 October 2025, NHS England has said #ukpharmacy #communitypharmacy

The community pharmacy retained margin for 2024/2025 is almost £430m short of its true value, according to analysis by the Company Chemists’ Association #ukpharmacy #communitypharmacy

Geraldine McCaffrey has been appointed as the new director for Wales at the Royal Pharmaceutical Society #ukpharmacy #RPS

*Creating effective assessment activities for foundation trainees* This article shows how designated prescribing practitioners and designated supervisors can use the #GPhC learning outcomes and #NHSEngland assessment strategy to plan effective activities for #foundationtrainees

#ClaireAnderson, president of #rpharms, has urged patients to seek medicines advice from trusted sources following #DonaldTrump claims that #paracetamol use is linked with #autism buff.ly/8cwAW8u

#TheGPhC has appointed #ChrisAskew as its interim chief executive #pharmacyregulator #ukpharmacy #ukhealthcare buff.ly/wyxbcbC

In our most recent blog, the University of Manchester clinical tutor team discusses changes made to MPharm hospital placements and the additional benefits of supporting initial education and the training of pharmacists #ukpharmacy #MPharm

Explore our collection of respiratory health resources that cover upper respiratory infections, lower respiratory infections, asthma, other chronic respiratory conditions, and inhaler prescribing #respiratoryhealth

Resources to support structured medication reviews in care homes in England have been published by the Health Innovation Network #ukpharmacy #structuredmedicationreviews #carehomes

Antipsychotic drugs are being prescribed to patients with dementia outside of guidelines from the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence, according to a study published in The Lancet Psychiatry #ukpharmacy #antipsychotics #dementia

Our latest CPD article comprehensively covers nausea and vomiting in pregnancy, as well as how pharmacists can help manage its severe form: hyperemesis gravidarum #ukpharmacy #pregnancy #hyperemesisgravidarum

Exclusive: Using data obtained through a #FOI request, #ThePJ has revealed that one in four NHS trusts and health boards does not offer protected time as part of job plans for pharmacists. Read the full analysis below 👇

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*Medication-related considerations in childhood obesity* A practical overview of the evidence and considerations regarding safe prescribing for children with obesity, with examples of commonly affected medicines #obesity #paediatrichealth #weightloss #childhoodobesity

The St Helena Public Service is seeking a Hospital Pharmacist for the 22-bed hospital in its capital, Jamestown Click below for more details! ⬇️ buff.ly/eD6ndaJ

Our #QuoteoftheWeek is from #LawrenceTallon, chief executive of the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency, on Yellow Card reporting being taught in schools in England #ukpharmacy #drugreactions pharmaceutical-journal.com/article/news...

Psychedelics and related substances could potentially help treat a wide range of mental illnesses, but more evidence is needed to support their routine use in clinical settings, the Royal College of Psychiatrists has said #ukpharmacy #mentalhealth #psychedelics

A round-up of health news from this week, which focuses on clinical trial results presented at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes conference in Vienna #ukpharmacy #diabetes #weightlossmedicines

The Royal College of General Practitioners and British Medical Association have urged the government and NHS England to pause the rollout of GP Connect on 1 October 2025, owing to concerns that incorrect patient information will be sent to pharmacies #ukpharmacy #digitalpharmacy

Analysis of exclusive data by #ThePJ has revealed that one in four #NHS trusts and health boards does not offer protected time as part of job plans for pharmacists. Here, #SophieWillis investigates whether or not trusts are preventing pharmacists from progressing in their careers

#DHSC consultation document outlines proposals that could enable pharmacists to substitute out-of-stock medicine with an alternative in urgent situations #ukhealthcare #ukgovernment #pharmacy buff.ly/8zpUWAv

Exclusive: Data analysis by #ThePJ has revealed that more than one-quarter (28%) of trusts and health boards do not offer formalised protected learning time in job plans for hospital pharmacists #protectedlearningtime #pharmacytraining #ukhealthcare #NHS #hospitalpharmacy buff.ly/sYgbbDO

The #GPhC has published draft ‘acceptance criteria’ as part of efforts to reduce the number of fitness-to-practise concerns it receives #FtP #pharmacyregulator #fitnesstopractise buff.ly/WhPxwfo

Visit our collection of learning resources, covering diagnosis, management, new research and living with diabetes #diabetes #medicinesmanagement

Daily treatment with oral glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist orforglipron results in substantial weight loss in people living with obesity who did not have type 2 diabetes mellitus, according to a phase III, randomised double-blind trial #ukpharmacy #weightlossdrugs

Children in England will be taught how to use the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency’s Yellow Card scheme, as part of changes to statutory guidance for schools #ukpharmacy #adversereactions

There is little evidence to suggest that sodium valproate significantly impacts male fertility, according to a retrospective cohort study published in Nature Communications #ukpharmacy #fertility

In our latest learning article, #KatherinePearson explains how pharmacists can develop person-centred strategies to support #adherence and improve disease control in people with #respiratory conditions #medicinesadherence #ukpharmacy #respiratoryhealth

Download #ThePJ app now, for instant access to our exclusive news, views and learning content 👇 #pharmacynews #RPS #rpharms buff.ly/XJ1vAWO

#NICE has recommended the first immunotherapy for limited-stage small cell lung cancer for use on the NHS in England and Wales #NHS #cancercare #lungcancer

Researchers who led the community pharmacy PrEP delivery pilot have called for pharmacies to be part of a national HIV prevention strategy #PrEP #HIV #ukpharmacy buff.ly/MMmau3v

A survey conducted by the #NationalPharmacyAssociation has revealed that patients are being forced to wait up to three weeks for medicines because legislation is preventing pharmacists from being able to provide substitutes #ukpharmacy #prescribing #essentialmedicines #NPA

How #pharmacy teams in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight work collaboratively across organisations to support system-wide initiatives, keeping patient care at the centre of decision-making #IOW #hampshire #patientcentred

Our #minorailments collection has been mapped to cover the conditions specified by the Welsh common minor ailments service, NHS Pharmacy First Scotland and #PharmacyFirst in England. Click below to find out more, and to take our self-assessment quiz 👇 buff.ly/Og2lghr

Data shared at the #CCA inaugural conference showed that 190 pharmacies taking part in the ‘Independent prescribing in community pharmacy pathfinder programme’ have now delivered over 30,000 patient consultations #ukpharmacy #prescribing #NHS buff.ly/sSXUlY9

#CareQualityCommission survey reveals just under half (41%) of patients said that they were given an explanation their new medicine when discharged from hospital #nhs #hospitalprescribing #CQC buff.ly/DfxBaWg

Our most recent learning article highlights how child hood obesity affects drug absorption, distribution and metabolism, as well as how pharmacists can support safe and effective medicines use #ukpharmacy #obesity #paediatrics

Clozapine — is the stringency of its blood monitoring rules causing more harm than good? #mentalhealth #schizophrenia #clozapine #ukhealthcare

Entrants to the 2025 #PJ and #BPSA writing competition were asked to discuss ways in which the #MPharm curriculum, placements or #foundationtraining could be changed to help get graduates ready for practice. Read the winning entries below:

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The rollout of #minorailment services means that community pharmacists are more likely to encounter patients with skin condition. Explore our collection of #dermatology content here 👇 buff.ly/p1SLfyZ

Our August 2025 issue is now available, featuring our cover story on the impact of #AI on the development of antibody drugs. Click below to find out more! ⬇️ buff.ly/qyXhR89

Our #QuoteoftheWeek is from #MaariyaDin, whose comment piece argues why every pharmacist needs access to reflective practice #reflectivepractice #pharmacypractice #ukpharmacy #mentalhealth buff.ly/S68h2fr

Woodspeen Training, a specialised provider of pharmacy technician apprenticeships, has announced that the company has ceased trading #ukpharmacy #pharmacyapprenticeships

A round-up of health news from this week, which focuses on clinical trial results presented at the World Conference on Lung Cancer in Barcelona held on 6–9 September 2025 #ukpharmacy #lungcancer