In our latest feature, #SophieWillis highlights that clinical trial legislation has been overhauled to speed up set-up times and include a broader range of healthcare professionals, but what do the reforms mean for patients and pharmacists?
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#ukpharmacy #clinicaltrials
Everything you need to know about clinical trial legislation changes
On 28 April 2026, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and Health Research Authority introduced what they described as “the largest package of reforms in over 20 years” for…
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July 24, 2026 at 7:30 AM
In our latest feature, #SophieWillis highlights that clinical trial legislation has been overhauled to speed up set-up times and include a broader range of healthcare professionals, but what do the reforms mean for patients and pharmacists?
#ukpharmacy #clinicaltrials
#ukpharmacy #clinicaltrials
In our latest investigation, #SophieWillis examines the implications of hospital pharmacy teams growing by 11% over the past five years in contrast to stalling and declining numbers in other parts of the profession
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#ukpharmacy #hospitalpharmacy #communitypharmacy
What does a growing hospital pharmacy workforce mean for the rest of the profession?
It is no secret that NHS hospital staff are facing increasing pressures. An ageing population and increases in mental health and long-term conditions mean patients are presenting with more complex…
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June 26, 2026 at 7:30 AM
In our latest investigation, #SophieWillis examines the implications of hospital pharmacy teams growing by 11% over the past five years in contrast to stalling and declining numbers in other parts of the profession
#ukpharmacy #hospitalpharmacy #communitypharmacy
#ukpharmacy #hospitalpharmacy #communitypharmacy
Data show use of hormonal contraceptives has decreased by more than 60% over the past decade. In our latest feature, #SophieWillis investigates why so many women are moving away from these methods?
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#ukpharmacy #contraception
Hormone hesitancy: why are women moving away from hormonal contraception?
Since it was first made available on the NHS in 1961, there is no doubt that ‘the pill’ has been a stalwart of contraception. More than 99% effective at preventing pregnancy — when taken correctly —…
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March 27, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Data show use of hormonal contraceptives has decreased by more than 60% over the past decade. In our latest feature, #SophieWillis investigates why so many women are moving away from these methods?
#ukpharmacy #contraception
#ukpharmacy #contraception
Is a cure for epidermolysis bullosa finally on the horizon? #SophieWillis reports
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#dermatology #epidermolysisbullosa
Is a cure for epidermolysis bullosa on the horizon?
“I grew up just thinking blisters were a part of everyday life,” says Jessica Skeith. “My parents would always get me the expensive school shoes hoping that they wouldn’t give me blisters, but I…
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January 30, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Is a cure for epidermolysis bullosa finally on the horizon? #SophieWillis reports
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#dermatology #epidermolysisbullosa
In this feature article, #SophieWillis highlights that as the government trials a new model for hub-and-spoke dispensing, experts have voiced concerns that it will only be the larger community pharmacy players that will benefit in practice
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#ukpharmacy #communitypharmacy #dispensing
Will new hub-and-spoke legislation change anything for pharmacies on the ground?
Following three years of discussion and postponements, changes to hub-and-spoke dispensing regulations came into effect on 1 October 2025. Under the changes, pharmacies from different legal entities…
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December 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM
In this feature article, #SophieWillis highlights that as the government trials a new model for hub-and-spoke dispensing, experts have voiced concerns that it will only be the larger community pharmacy players that will benefit in practice
#ukpharmacy #communitypharmacy #dispensing
#ukpharmacy #communitypharmacy #dispensing
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
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#ukpharmacy #medicineshortages
Will UK government proposals address the problem of medicines shortages?
Medicines shortages are not a new problem — the complex nature of the medicines supply chain, from raw materials through to manufacture and distribution, lends itself to issues. However, since 2021,…
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September 26, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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
#ukpharmacy #medicineshortages
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
Here, #SophieWillis investigates whether or not trusts are preventing pharmacists from progressing in their careers
Is a lack of protected learning time holding back hospital pharmacists’ career development?
“Protected learning time is essential for pharmacists to keep their skills up to date and deliver the best care for patients,” says Claire Anderson, president of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society…
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September 19, 2025 at 6:30 AM
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
Here, #SophieWillis investigates whether or not trusts are preventing pharmacists from progressing in their careers
*Clozapine: is it time to relax blood monitoring rules?*
New evidence suggests that the stringency of rules around #clozapine may be causing more harm than good. #SophieWillis reports
New evidence suggests that the stringency of rules around #clozapine may be causing more harm than good. #SophieWillis reports
Clozapine: is it time to relax blood monitoring rules?
For Claire*, the fear that her 32-year-old son could be taken off the antipsychotic clozapine for the second time as a result of blood monitoring is huge. “This outdated rule caused months of…
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July 24, 2025 at 7:01 PM
*Clozapine: is it time to relax blood monitoring rules?*
New evidence suggests that the stringency of rules around #clozapine may be causing more harm than good. #SophieWillis reports
New evidence suggests that the stringency of rules around #clozapine may be causing more harm than good. #SophieWillis reports
In our latest feature, #SophieWillis highlights how new evidence suggests that the stringency of frequent blood monitoring for patients taking clozapine may be causing more harm than good
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Clozapine: is it time to relax blood monitoring rules?
For Claire*, the fear that her 32-year-old son could be taken off the antipsychotic clozapine for the second time as a result of blood monitoring is huge. “This outdated rule caused months of…
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July 17, 2025 at 7:31 AM
In our latest feature, #SophieWillis highlights how new evidence suggests that the stringency of frequent blood monitoring for patients taking clozapine may be causing more harm than good
#ukpharmacy #mentalhealth #clozapine
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#ukpharmacy #mentalhealth #clozapine
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In this week's feature, #SophieWillis examines if the funding tied to the new contract for community pharmacy will make it easier for pharmacies to deliver advanced services
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#ukpharmacy #advancedservices
Delivering advanced services under the new pharmacy contract
With the announcement of a new contract for community pharmacy in England for 2024/2025 and 2025/2026, contractors can expect to see a 30% uplift in funding by 2026. Under the contract, pharmacies…
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April 3, 2025 at 2:50 PM
In this week's feature, #SophieWillis examines if the funding tied to the new contract for community pharmacy will make it easier for pharmacies to deliver advanced services
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#ukpharmacy #advancedservices
What does assisted dying legislation mean for pharmacy?
In this week's news feature, #GrahamClews & #SophieWillis look at what this controversial legislation could mean for pharmacy practice
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In this week's news feature, #GrahamClews & #SophieWillis look at what this controversial legislation could mean for pharmacy practice
#assisteddying #palliativecare
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What does the assisted dying legislation mean for pharmacy?
Speaking during a debate in the House of Commons in November 2024, Kim Leadbeater, Labour MP for Spen Valley, West Yorkshire, described a surge of public opinion in favour of the legalisation of…
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February 2, 2025 at 12:00 PM
What does assisted dying legislation mean for pharmacy?
In this week's news feature, #GrahamClews & #SophieWillis look at what this controversial legislation could mean for pharmacy practice
#assisteddying #palliativecare
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In this week's news feature, #GrahamClews & #SophieWillis look at what this controversial legislation could mean for pharmacy practice
#assisteddying #palliativecare
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What does assisted dying legislation mean for pharmacy? In our latest news feature, #GrahamClews and #SophieWillis answer the sector's unresolved questions
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#assisteddying #ukpharmacy
What does the assisted dying legislation mean for pharmacy?
Speaking during a debate in the House of Commons in November 2024, Kim Leadbeater, Labour MP for Spen Valley, West Yorkshire, described a surge of public opinion in favour of the legalisation of…
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January 23, 2025 at 10:50 AM
What does assisted dying legislation mean for pharmacy? In our latest news feature, #GrahamClews and #SophieWillis answer the sector's unresolved questions
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#assisteddying #ukpharmacy