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Established in 1841 as the RPS's official journal, The PJ is a trusted source of news, analysis, learning and research on pharmacy, medicines and pharmaceutical sciences

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The #RPS has publicly supported a statement from the Advisory Group on Contraception calling for a better approach to contraceptive commissioning in England

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RPS joins call for better collaboration in contraceptive commissioning
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) is among several health organisations that are calling for a better approach to contraceptive commissioning in England. The Society has publicly supported a…
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January 7, 2026 at 3:45 PM
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In draft guidance published today, #NICE has recommended the use of apps to help patients manage their asthma

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NICE recommends apps for use in asthma management
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has recommended the use of apps to help patients manage their asthma. In draft guidance, published on 7 January 2026, NICE said that the…
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January 7, 2026 at 3:21 PM
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In this case-based learning article, #RosalindByrne highlights how considerations for anticoagulation in the presence of heavy menstrual bleeding can change over a woman’s life course

#ukpharmacy #womenshealth #anticoagulation
Case-based learning: women's health and anticoagulation
Introduction Anticoagulants are commonly prescribed, high-risk medications. The direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are frequently used to treat venous thromboembolism (VTE) and for stroke prevention…
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January 7, 2026 at 8:30 AM
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In this comment piece, #MinnaEli and #TracyLyons highlight that the NHS ten-year health plan’s sustainability goals will be impossible to achieve unless the potential of pharmacy is realised and prioritised

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A net-zero health plan starts with pharmacy
Climate change has been described by the World Health Organization as “the single biggest health threat facing humanity”​1​. More than 200 health journals, including The Pharmaceutical Journal, have…
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January 6, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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Search for your next career move on #PJJobs, which has an unrivalled track record in helping pharmacists and pharmacy technicians find their perfect job

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January 6, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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Around 15% of pharmacy contractors in England received the initial £500 fixed payment for hitting a lower threshold of Pharmacy First consultations in June 2025, the first month it was available, pharmacy minister Stephen Kinnock has said

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Initial lower threshold Pharmacy First payment was made to 1,500 pharmacies
Around 15% of pharmacy contractors in England received the initial £500 fixed payment for hitting a lower threshold of Pharmacy First consultations in June 2025, the first month it was available,…
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January 6, 2026 at 4:50 PM
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A pilot scheme to provide HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis through community pharmacies has been delayed, the Welsh government has confirmed

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Welsh government confirms delays to pharmacy PrEP pilot
A pilot scheme to provide HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) through community pharmacies has been delayed, the Welsh government has confirmed. The scheme was anticipated to begin in the autumn of…
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January 6, 2026 at 4:10 PM
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In this blog piece, #ShilpaPatel shares how staff at her GP practice worked to reduce high-dose opioid prescribing among patients who had taken the drugs for years

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From pain to wellbeing: why deprescribing might be the most powerful prescription of all
Wouldn’t it be amazing if we could stop talking about pain and start creating a nation of well beings? That question has quietly followed me through every patient consultation since I became a…
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January 6, 2026 at 8:30 AM
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*Seven ways pharmacy can improve outcomes for those impacted by substance use*

This learning article offers practical examples of and advice on how pharmacists can improve the care of individuals impacted by substance use

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Seven ways pharmacy can improve outcomes for those impacted by substance use
In the UK, substance use disorders remain a significant public health challenge. In 2021, the Scottish government identified it as a national priority​1​. According to the Office for National…
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January 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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Explore our collection of respiratory health resources that cover upper respiratory infections, lower respiratory infections, asthma, other chronic respiratory conditions, and inhaler prescribing

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Respiratory tract diseases
Respiratory tract diseases are common in the UK, affecting one in five people. Conditions such as lung cancer, COPD and pneumonia account for 20% of all UK deaths. These and other respiratory…
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January 5, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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Disabling decision-support alerts on a hospital prescribing system may have contributed to a patient’s death by paracetamol overdose, NHS England has suggested

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Disabling prescribing system alerts may have led to hospital paracetamol overdose
Disabling decision-support alerts on a hospital prescribing system may have contributed to a patient’s death by paracetamol overdose, NHS England has suggested. Paula Doreen Hughes, aged 55 years,…
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January 5, 2026 at 4:45 PM
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The Royal Pharmaceutical Society has said it agrees with proposals to raise the minimum qualification level for pharmacy technicians

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Proposed changes to technician training will help future-proof profession, says RPS
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) has said it agrees with proposals to raise the minimum qualification level for pharmacy technicians. In response to a consultation on the General Pharmaceutical…
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January 5, 2026 at 4:25 PM
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The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has recommended a new treatment option for adults with highly active relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis for use on the NHS in England

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NICE recommends new treatment for highly active relapsing multiple sclerosis
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has recommended a new treatment option for adults with highly active relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) for use on the NHS in…
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January 5, 2026 at 4:10 PM
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*Case-based learning: insect bites and stings*

This article has been reviewed by the expert authors to ensure it remains relevant and up to date, following its original publication in June 2023

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Case-based learning: insect bites and stings
Introduction Being stung or bitten by an insect is almost an inevitability, with estimates suggesting it happens in up to 94% of the population at least once during their lifetime​[1]​. Reactions to…
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January 5, 2026 at 7:30 AM
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In our latest #PJPod episode, #ThePJ editorial team looks at the year ahead, sharing their predictions for 2026

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What will 2026 hold for pharmacy?
The PJ Pod’s final episode of the year looks ahead to what 2026 may have in store for pharmacy, with our editorial team sharing their predictions. What big changes are coming for the world of…
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January 4, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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Have you experienced a situation where you had to balance conflicting interests or felt unsure about the best way forward?

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January 4, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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*Pills, policy and prescribing: 2025 in numbers*

Here, we present our top picks and headline numbers from our coverage across pharmacy over the past 12 months

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Pills, policy and prescribing: 2025 in numbers
The past 12 months have been defined by important numbers. From funding gaps to hospital safety standards, data reveal both progress and persistent challenges across the pharmacy sector.  Here, we…
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January 3, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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This collection of resources has been organised into five sections: upper respiratory infections, lower respiratory infections, asthma, other chronic respiratory conditions, and inhaler prescribing

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January 3, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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Dermatological conditions can range in severity and pharmacists across sectors should be able to recognise them, advise and educate patients on treatment options and self-care practices and refer on where appropriate.

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January 2, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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A report published by the Terrence Higgins Trust has urged immediate action to enable community pharmacies to supply #HIV prevention medication #PrEP

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Charity report urges government to commission PrEP through pharmacies
A leading HIV charity has urged immediate action to enable community pharmacies to supply HIV prevention medication pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). A report published by the Terence Higgins Trust…
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January 2, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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*Health news round-up from #ThePJ*

A weekly summary of important developments in health news that you may have missed and what we can expect going into 2026

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Health news round-up: winter pressures, weight-loss resolutions and well being for the new year and beyond
At The Pharmaceutical Journal, we have been looking back at the past year — from 2025 in numbers, to our top research picks, favourite features and most-read learning articles. Why not test yourself…
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January 2, 2026 at 11:42 AM
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A further 68 Jhoots pharmacies have been acquired by Allied Pharmacies

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Allied Pharmacies acquires a further 68 Jhoots pharmacies
A further 68 Jhoots pharmacies have been acquired by Allied Pharmacies, in addition to the 61 it acquired earlier in 2025, the firm has announced. The Jhoots stores, formerly owned by Sarbjit Jhooty,…
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December 31, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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The #NPA's Oliver Picard says pharmacies are expecting a "surge" in the number of patients to start weight-loss drugs in the new year, as the #MHRA issues further warnings about unregulated treatments available via social media
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Pharmacies expect new year weight-loss drug ‘surge’ as MHRA warns against criminal activity
Pharmacies are expecting a “surge” in the number of patients looking to start weight management treatments in the new year, Olivier Picard, chair of the National Pharmacy Association (NPA), has…
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December 30, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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🎁 🎄 The team here at #ThePJ would like to thank all of our followers and contributors for everything over the past year. Happy holidays! 🎄 🎁
December 25, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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🎁 🎄 Day 24 of #ThePJ Advent Calendar – click to open the door and read more! 🎄 🎁

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December 24, 2025 at 9:01 AM