The Pharmaceutical Journal

The Pharmaceutical Journal The Pharmaceutical Journal is the official journal of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society

http://www.pharmaceutical-journal.com

The Pharmaceutical Journal is the official journal of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, founded in 1841. In order to enable the advance of the pharmacy profession and pharmaceutical science and its wider understanding and application, The Pharmaceutical Journal’s goal is to become an essential and indispensable part of the day-to-day professional life of pharmacists, pharmaceutical scientists, policy makers and healthcare provides, and as a ‘needed’ product that justifies, inspires and encourages membership in RPS. Our goal is to be:
- the ultimate source of knowledge and information in pharmacy pharmaceutical sciences, enabling the audience to keep well-informed in an accessible way , so that they can reach information and knowledge wherever they need it, whenever they need it and are enabled to express and share their views and concerns in an interactive way
- the premier pharmacy and pharmaceutical publisher, focusing always on the quality of the information we publish. The Pharmaceutical Journal strives to serve pharmacists and pharmaceutical communities by delivering dynamic and audience-focused services in print, online and on other platforms.
- the first choice of pharmacy professionals in search of the most relevant career information and advices, as well as in the recruitment advertising market on-line and in print, providing a full recruitment and career-development service. Our main objectives are to develop the PJ brand and service to meet the needs of recruiters and Pharmacists

All pharmacies taken over by to reopen over the next four to eight weeks
05/02/2026

All pharmacies taken over by to reopen over the next four to eight weeks



All Jhoots pharmacies taken over by Allied Pharmacies will reopen over the next four to eight weeks, the company has said. The company acquired 61 Jhoots branches in November 2025, and a further 68…

National community pharmacy cessation service could expand access in deprived areas and support more than 225,000 quit a...
05/02/2026

National community pharmacy cessation service could expand access in deprived areas and support more than 225,000 quit attempts each year, says



A nationally commissioned community pharmacy stop-smoking service could significantly expand access in deprived areas and support more than 225,000 quit attempts each year, according to a Company…

05/02/2026

announces candidates for the inaugural elections for the future Royal College of Pharmacy



The following nominations have been received for the forthcoming elections to the National Pharmacy Advisory Councils of England, Scotland and Wales. These are the inaugural elections for the future…

In this comment piece, highlights that by implementing preceptorship programmes across pharmacy teams, leaders have an...
05/02/2026

In this comment piece, highlights that by implementing preceptorship programmes across pharmacy teams, leaders have an opportunity to guide workforce development by evidence and strategy, rather than chance or goodwill



Expectations of advanced practice roles are expanding across healthcare, driven by NHS workforce strategy, professional strategy from professional bodies such as the Royal Pharmaceutical Society…

Pharmacists can provide support to people experiencing symptoms in a variety of ways, such as helping to identify peop...
04/02/2026

Pharmacists can provide support to people experiencing symptoms in a variety of ways, such as helping to identify people at risk, providing education and giving medicines advice

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Medicines are a primary treatment tool for many mental health conditions. For pharmacists to use their expert skills to help patients who have mental health challenges, it is vital for them to have a…

Community pharmacies in England will take on an expanded role in cancer prevention and early detection under the governm...
04/02/2026

Community pharmacies in England will take on an expanded role in cancer prevention and early detection under the government’s national cancer plan



Community pharmacies in England will take on an expanded role in cancer prevention and early detection under the government’s national cancer plan. In the ‘National cancer plan for England‘,…

Medicines availability should be treated as a national security issue and ministers must take a more proactive, coordina...
04/02/2026

Medicines availability should be treated as a national security issue and ministers must take a more proactive, coordinated approach to tackling shortages, according to a House of Lords Public Services Committee report



Medicines availability should be treated as a national security issue and ministers must take a more proactive, coordinated approach to tackling shortages, according to a House of Lords Public…

A minister has confirmed the government will spend an additional £1bn on new medicines over the next three years, follow...
04/02/2026

A minister has confirmed the government will spend an additional £1bn on new medicines over the next three years, following changes introduced as part of a UK–US life sciences deal



A minister has confirmed the government will spend an additional £1bn on new medicines over the next three years, following changes introduced as part of a UK–US life sciences deal. In a letter sent…

Pharmacist Support received 88 applications for bursaries from students across 24 universities in Great Britain in 2025 ...
04/02/2026

Pharmacist Support received 88 applications for bursaries from students across 24 universities in Great Britain in 2025



Charity Pharmacist Support received 88 applications for bursaries from students across 24 universities in Great Britain in 2025, which means that they had applications from students from all but four…

Patients with rare cancers will be able to register their interest to join clinical trials through the
04/02/2026

Patients with rare cancers will be able to register their interest to join clinical trials through the

Patients with rare cancers will be able to register their interest to join clinical trials through the NHS App. On 31 January 2026, the government announced that it will be further integrating the…

"I will not stop holding government to account until this is resolved for the patients and families harmed” said she w...
04/02/2026

"I will not stop holding government to account until this is resolved for the patients and families harmed”

said she will approach directly to secure compensation for people affected by valproate



Henrietta Hughes, patient safety commissioner for England, has said she will approach prime minister Keir Starmer directly to secure financial compensation for people affected by valproate, after the…

*Improving resilience in pharmacy practice: reducing the burden of multitasking*The first article in a short series that...
04/02/2026

*Improving resilience in pharmacy practice: reducing the burden of multitasking*

The first article in a short series that will explore how to improve resilience in pharmacy practice



Community pharmacy can seem an incredibly busy, verging on chaotic, place. Pharmacy staff may be answering phones, speaking with patients, receiving inventory, dispensing medications, teaching…

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http://www.pharmaceutical-journal.com The Pharmaceutical Journal is the official journal of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, founded in 1841. In order to enable the advance of the pharmacy profession and pharmaceutical science and its wider understanding and application, The Pharmaceutical Journal’s goal is to become an essential and indispensable part of the day-to-day professional life of pharmacists, pharmaceutical scientists, policy makers and healthcare provides, and as a ‘needed’ product that justifies, inspires and encourages membership in RPS. Our goal is to be: - the ultimate source of knowledge and information in pharmacy pharmaceutical sciences, enabling the audience to keep well-informed in an accessible way , so that they can reach information and knowledge wherever they need it, whenever they need it and are enabled to express and share their views and concerns in an interactive way - the premier pharmacy and pharmaceutical publisher, focusing always on the quality of the information we publish. The Pharmaceutical Journal strives to serve pharmacists and pharmaceutical communities by delivering dynamic and audience-focused services in print, online and on other platforms. - the first choice of pharmacy professionals in search of the most relevant career information and advices, as well as in the recruitment advertising market on-line and in print, providing a full recruitment and career-development service. Our main objectives are to develop the PJ brand and service to meet the needs of recruiters and Pharmacists