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 —…

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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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…

Is a cure for epidermolysis bullosa finally on the horizon? #SophieWillis reports

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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…

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

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,…

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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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…

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

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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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…

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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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…

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
#ukpharmacy #advancedservices

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…

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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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…

What does assisted dying legislation mean for pharmacy? In our latest news feature, #GrahamClews and #SophieWillis answer the sector's unresolved questions

#assisteddying #ukpharmacy