England

Antivirals safe in first trimester

2 Sep 10 | 13.46 | England International Northern Ireland Scotland Wales

Antivirals are safe to prescribe to women in the first trimester of pregnancy more >
PDA attacks Boots’s responsible pharmacist "advance declaration" (updated)

2 Sep 10 | 12.28 | England

Criticism has been levelled by the Pharmacists’ Defence Association over an "advance declaration" procedure that Boots has developed to allow its pharmacies to operate without a pharmacist present more >
Emerging concerns with PPI therapy

3 Sep 10 | 11.09 | England Northern Ireland Scotland Wales

Proton pump inhibitors have transformed the management of upper gastrointestinal acid-related disorders but potential consequences of potent acid suppression are now emerging. With 2010 marking the 21st anniversary of the launch of these medicines in the UK and pantoprazole recently joining omeprazole as an over-the-counter option, Angus Thompson highlights some of the concerns more >
Smile… you’re on camera!

3 Sep 10 | 7.09 | England

Telepharmacy is allowing pharmacists to spend less time in the dispensary and more time on the wards more >
NHS reform: key changes at a glance

3 Sep 10 | 7.06 | England Wales

Legislation to enable the NHS reforms described in the Government’s recent White Paper will be introduced in the autumn. Dawn Connelly reviews the implications for pharmacy in advance of Parliament returning in September 2010 more >
Are the suppliers of “specials” profiteering?

3 Sep 10 | 7.05 | England

Specials manufacturers play a vital role in catering for the needs of certain patients but costs to the NHS are spiralling. They are entitled to a fair price but returns of over 1,000 per cent look dangerously like profiteering more >
Community pharmacy must continue to embrace its scientific heritage

3 Sep 10 | 7.05 | England Scotland Wales

Science has been the bedrock of the pharmacy profession and will continue to remain important into the future. Gillian Hawksworth provides examples of the importance of science and explains the role of local practice forums in research more >
Members at the core of everything it does

3 Sep 10 | 7.03 | England Scotland Wales

With less than a month to go before the planned launch of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society as the professional body for pharmacy, its new livery, style and use of the coat of arms has been unveiled. Full details are to be posted to members from next week in a pack welcoming them to the new body more >
PJ letters (4 September 2010) (RPSGB members only)

3 Sep 10 | 7.03 | England EU International Northern Ireland Scotland Wales

Letters published in the 4 September 2010 issue of The Pharmaceutical Journal more >
Next chapter opens with new image

3 Sep 10 | 7.02 | England Scotland Wales

In September 2010 the Royal Pharmaceutical Society will be relaunched as a solely professional body. Nicola Cree looks at the Society’s new branding and what Society members can expect from their professional body more >