‘Game changing’ cancer drug to be withdrawn by manufacturer
Takeda — manufacturer of Exkivity (mobocertinib), which is used to treat a rare form of lung cancer — has announced...
First pharmacists credentialed as advanced practitioners under new e-portfolio system
Seven pharmacists have been credentialed as advanced practitioners after demonstrating advanced capabilities....
Nina Barnett (1965–2023)
Inspirational pharmacy stalwart Nina Barnett will leave behind a legacy that her peers say they will proudly continue to take...
Metformin for gestational diabetes does not increase preterm births, study results suggest
The results also suggested that pregnant women given metformin were less likely to need insulin for their gestational diabetes....
NHS England to commission evaluation of community pharmacy clinical services
The evaluation will be used to help NHS England "make effective decisions regarding clinical services for the future community pharmacy...
Pharmacy technicians need more training if they are to supply medicines under patient group directions, says RPS
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society supported proposed changes to regulations but said current preregistration training is not sufficient for pharmacy technicians...