The Pharmaceutical Journal

Pharmacists are being asked to contact all patients taking a brand of #clopidogrel oral suspension and oral solution, following a product recall owing to batches containing less than the labelled amount of drug #ukpharmacy #medicinessafety buff.ly/EZTimfT

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder medication is not associated with increased risk of self-harm, a study has found #ukpharmacy #mentalhealth #ADHD buff.ly/R3vaKhN

In this month’s column, Amira Guirguis, the Royal College of Pharmacy’s chief scientist, speaks to pharmacy technician Rebecca Chamberlain to consider her case for supporting others in her profession to shape pharmacy research #ukpharmacy #pharmacyresearch buff.ly/2HhV2qg

Renal conditions range in severity, with long-term conditions, like chronic kidney disease, significantly impacting patient morbidity and mortality. Read more here on our dedicated hub page ⬇️ #renalconditions #renalhealth #pharmacy #communitypharmacy buff.ly/GLXXZFA

The first UK pharmacy research strategy represents a “collective commitment to embedding research across the pharmacy workforce”, NHS England has said #ukpharmacy #pharmacyresearch buff.ly/xEc6EP6

Community pharmacy in England generates £88 in “social value” for every £1 invested in the sector, according to an economic analysis carried out by Community Pharmacy England #ukpharmacy #communitypharmacy buff.ly/joawsQh

This learning article, which is part of a comprehensive series showing how to evaluate a clinical study or research paper, explores how to utilise resources that synthesise and interpret findings from multiple studies #ukpharmacy #researchdesign #clinicalstudies buff.ly/JnEFUD2

Explore our collection of respiratory health resources that cover upper respiratory infections, lower respiratory infections, asthma, other chronic respiratory conditions, and inhaler prescribing #respiratoryhealth buff.ly/zUVFOg9

Our #QuoteoftheWeek is from #SteffAquarone, Liberal Democrat MP for North Norfolk, on the gap between national NHS guidance and the rules governing GP practices on requesting repeat prescriptions #ukpharmacy #prescribing buff.ly/aRoXgk5

*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 buff.ly/2wERVW4

The government has announced plans to crack down on high-risk cosmetic such as liquid Brazilian butt lifts, vampire facials and chemical peels #ukpharmacies #cosmeticprocedures #aesthetics buff.ly/yX7WtZ6

Pharmacies and digital providers that are “appropriately regulated” should have secure access to patient records to help improve the rollout of NHS weight-loss drugs, a cross-party committee report has recommended #ukpharmacy #GLP1s #patientrecords buff.ly/ZKJf0EK

In our latest editorial, we explore how in its independent review into mental health conditions, #ADHD and autism, the government outlined recommendations for changes to the care of ADHD patients, but where do pharmacists fit in? #ukpharmacy #primarycare buff.ly/kyIsHWk

This extensive resource collection has been organised into five sections: upper respiratory infections, lower respiratory infections, asthma, other chronic respiratory conditions and inhaler prescribing. Read more ⬇️ #respiratorydisease #COPD #asthma buff.ly/zUVFOg9

Polling commissioned by the National Pharmacy Association has found that more than one in ten patients in England went without a medicine they needed over the past year owing to cost concerns #ukpharmacy #prescriptions #communitypharmacy buff.ly/Rgh8kYx

The UK marketing authorisation for the IXCHIQ #chikungunya live attenuated vaccine has been withdrawn after some recipients suffered serious side effects, leading to hospitalisation or death #ukpharmacy #infectiousdiseases #vaccination buff.ly/aJUL8kP

In this feature article, #CarlottaEden highlights that there has been a sharp drop in the proportion of women in England taking #folicacid supplements before #pregnancy, but what is responsible for the decline? #ukpharmacy buff.ly/Dj8qpjQ car

This learning article provides an overview of different harm reduction strategies for use in the management of substance use disorder, highlighting the role of pharmacy in reducing drug-related harm #SUD #addiction #communitypharmacy buff.ly/C5VUBCZ

A member of Parliament has called for alternative ways for vulnerable patients to order repeat prescriptions if they cannot access online services #ukpharmacy #prescribing #accessibility buff.ly/aRoXgk5

A coroner has warned that the triage algorithm used by emergency call handlers should take into account the quantity of drugs a person has taken, as well as the type of drug, following the death of patient #ukpharmacy #triage #overdose buff.ly/nXl4eKk

In our latest learning article, #MaryamKhorsandi provides an overview of the progression of diabetic kidney disease, the challenges of managing #diabetes on #dialysis and considerations for monitoring patients #ukpharmacy #kidneydisease buff.ly/FgNLiyE

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Exposure to anti-calcitonin gene-related peptide monoclonal antibody medicines in early pregnancy was associated with an increased risk of early pregnancy loss, a study has found #ukpharmacy #pregnancy #CGRPs buff.ly/f8zRScd

There were 10,388 community pharmacy contractors registered with the NHS Business Services Authority in England on 31 March 2026, down from 10,407 contractors in 2025, data have shown #ukpharmacy #digitalpharmacy #communitypharmacy buff.ly/s7C14TL

In this comment piece, #MarkSamuels explores if the realities of the NHS’s medicine supply resilience been overlooked, amid growing geopolitical turbulence #ukpharmacy #medicinesshortages buff.ly/Dbb1sWq

Skin conditions can range in severity and all pharmacists should be able to recognise, advise and educate patients on treatment options Visit our #dermatology hub page to access our collection of learning resources and to test your knowledge 👇 buff.ly/LnVsI4s

Just 44% of pharmacy professionals think revalidation supports their professional development and helps build confidence in practice, a survey conducted by the General Pharmaceutical Council has revealed #ukpharmacy #registration #revalidation buff.ly/FjnYwda

Patients and healthcare professionals are most comfortable with #pharmacogenomics as a use of genomics in routine healthcare, a Genomics England survey has found #ukpharmacy #communitypharmacy buff.ly/m2BmBGX

This learning article, which is part of a comprehensive series showing how to evaluate a clinical study or research paper, explains the purpose, limitations and key differences between equivalence and non-inferiority studies #ukpharmacy #researchdesign #clinicalstudies buff.ly/IFK7j26

Our collection of resources on paediatric health is organised within three categories — medicines, conditions and safeguarding and wellbeing — including a self-assessment quiz #paediatrichealth #ukpharmacy #pharmj #paediatrics buff.ly/scGaFSl

Our #QuoteoftheWeek is from #MarkDasGupta, director of professional development at the Pharmacists' Defence Association, on pharmacists potentially being be held liable for #AI outputs while regulation catches up #ukpharmacy #communitypharmacy buff.ly/DjdcEkU

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Pharmacy owners could have 28 days to appoint a new superintendent pharmacist (SP), following the departure of a previous SP or a period of extended absence, the General Pharmaceutical Council has proposed #ukpharmacy #communitypharmacy buff.ly/LzLQsN1

The government intends to set out its next steps on whether pharmacists should be enabled, in certain circumstances, to supply an alternative strength or formulation of a prescribed medicine “in the coming weeks”, it has said #ukpharmacy #dispensing buff.ly/LctpwUR

Our latest comment piece explores how instead of waiting for more money, the pharmacy department at the Royal London Hospital, Barts Health NHS Trust reallocated pharmacy staff during weekdays to fill workforce gaps with data-backed success #ukpharmacy #hospitalpharmacy buff.ly/Ks4xXkg

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The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has said it will use #AI to identify potential medicines safety issues earlier, simplify Yellow Card reporting and ensure all product information is available digitally by 2030 #ukpharmacy #patientinformation #medicinessafety buff.ly/ZePGezT

Community pharmacies could stock a patient card warning of the risk of suicidal behaviour associated with #antidepressants before they are made more widely available in medicine packs, the government has said #ukpharmacy #patientinformation #mentalhealth buff.ly/bf9zzZp

In this feature, #CorrinneBurns explains that the awarding gap between white pharmacy students and students from ethnic minorities is a long-standing issue, but what sort of proposals are pharmacy leaders putting forward to address it? #ukpharmacy #MPharm #pharmacyeducation buff.ly/lZKisDp

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 buff.ly/t04zQCW

Scotland’s first drug-checking service, which was due to open on 5 October 2026 in Glasgow, has been postponed with no new date set for it to open, The Pharmaceutical Journal has learned #ukpharmacy #addiction #substancemisuse buff.ly/vlCNchN

The supply of emergency #contraception through the NHS pharmacy contraception service is “positively impacting health inequalities”, a senior NHS England figure has said #ukpharmacy #womenshealth #communitypharmacy buff.ly/4Z98IQ7

In our latest learning article, #PawandeepKaurKahlon-Kang provides a comprehensive overview of #infertility and in vitro fertilisation medicines, as well as evaluates the role of adjuvants and add-ons #ukpharmacy #IVF #sexualhealth buff.ly/lz3qz5F

In this news analysis piece, #SophieWillis highlights how local pharmacy leaders say they have struggled to get involved in planning the first neighbourhood health centres, although some integrated care boards say they are working with pharmacy on their plans #ukpharmacy buff.ly/OvAktim

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Community pharmacist prescribers will be able to supply treatment to patients who were not previously eligible for the existing seven Pharmacy First patient group directions in England because of their age, a senior NHS England figure has said #ukpharmacy #communitypharmacy buff.ly/W19alMQ

Pharmacists risk becoming “liability sinks” in the period where regulation of artificial intelligence is in its infancy, Mark DasGupta, director of professional development at the Pharmacists’ Defence Association, has said #ukpharmacy #AI buff.ly/DjdcEkU

In our latest blog, #SarahMitchell, #EleanorMeerstadt and #SofiaDutto explain how the British Oncology Pharmacy Association Digital SACT Verification Passport is a collective achievement in cancer care training, but what can we expect from it in the future? #oncology #ukpharmacy buff.ly/HFdMvfw

Our collection of resources dedicated to #gastrointestinal conditions has been organised into three categories, alongside a self-assessment quiz to consolidate your learning #GI #GIhealth buff.ly/ulgcNgZ

Adoption of prescription tracking in the NHS App has “stalled”, a senior NHS England figure has said, as new functionality for the app continues to be rolled out #ukpharmacy #prescribing #digitalpharmacy buff.ly/YI4kjXI