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

This learning article explores how to recognise opportunities for medicines optimisation and rationalisation during the ...
10/11/2025

This learning article explores how to recognise opportunities for medicines optimisation and rationalisation during the course of the patient journey following a frailty-related hospital admission



Frailty of old age and deprivation are two of the most common determinants influencing a patient’s likelihood to be admitted to A&E1. There is a recognised geographical correlation between advanced…

Our collection of resources dedicated to conditions has been organised into three categories, alongside a self-assessm...
10/11/2025

Our collection of resources dedicated to conditions has been organised into three categories, alongside a self-assessment quiz to consolidate your learning



Gastrointestinal (GI) diseases are made up of a range of conditions that affect the gastrointestinal tract, from mouth to a**s. Conditions can be categorised as functional, where the GI tract looks…

The pharmacist workforce is rapidly expanding but remains “underutilised”, the Royal Pharmaceutical Society has said
10/11/2025

The pharmacist workforce is rapidly expanding but remains “underutilised”, the Royal Pharmaceutical Society has said



The pharmacist workforce is rapidly expanding but remains “underutilised”, the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) has said. In response to the government’s call for evidence on the NHS ten-year…

Allied Pharmacies has taken over the management of 60 Jhoots pharmacies across England, the multiple has announced
10/11/2025

Allied Pharmacies has taken over the management of 60 Jhoots pharmacies across England, the multiple has announced



Allied Pharmacies has taken over the management of 60 Jhoots pharmacies across England, the multiple has announced. In a statement published on 7 November 2025, Allied Pharmacies said that “while the…

Pharmacy minister Stephen Kinnock has said that he has “no doubt as to the value that pharmacy and the Royal Pharmaceuti...
10/11/2025

Pharmacy minister Stephen Kinnock has said that he has “no doubt as to the value that pharmacy and the Royal Pharmaceutical Society bring to our NHS and wider society”



Pharmacy minister Stephen Kinnock has said that he has “no doubt as to the value that pharmacy and the Royal Pharmaceutical Society [RPS] bring to our NHS and wider society”. During a pre-recorded…

This professional skills article offers practical advice for pharmacy teams on how to provide long-term support for pati...
10/11/2025

This professional skills article offers practical advice for pharmacy teams on how to provide long-term support for patients, improve adherence and achieve target lipid-levels



Introduction An estimated 7.5 million individuals in the UK are living with heart and circulatory diseases. Deaths associated with these conditions account for nearly one-quarter (26%) of all deaths,…

How will a single national formulary change medicines provision?Here, finds out what a national formulary would mean i...
09/11/2025

How will a single national formulary change medicines provision?

Here, finds out what a national formulary would mean in practice and what difference would it make to patients


When the government published the new NHS ten-year plan in July 2025, one of its stated aims was to move to a single national formulary (SNF) for medicines by 2027. This would replace local lists of…

*Antibiotics for back pain — a viable treatment option or pathway to antimicrobial resistance?*Here, & investigate t...
09/11/2025

*Antibiotics for back pain — a viable treatment option or pathway to antimicrobial resistance?*

Here, & investigate the contentious world of back pain treatment



It was billed as a treatment worthy of a Nobel prize. In 2013, two studies purportedly showing the effectiveness of oral antibiotics in treating back pain were published in the European Spine…

*Ten ways to implement inclusive recruitment in pharmacy*Here, & provide tips and advice on how pharmacy teams can p...
08/11/2025

*Ten ways to implement inclusive recruitment in pharmacy*

Here, & provide tips and advice on how pharmacy teams can promote inclusivity throughout the recruitment process


Why inclusive recruitment matters Pharmacy teams across all sectors face significant pressure to innovate, deliver safe care and retain skilled professionals. Attracting the right talent is not just…

Looking to jumpstart a career move or advertise a vacancy? Visit our dedicated board
08/11/2025

Looking to jumpstart a career move or advertise a vacancy? Visit our dedicated board



Search for your next career move, or upload your CV now and let employers find you

Pharmacists are often faced with patients who have mental health challenges, meaning it is vital for them to have a good...
07/11/2025

Pharmacists are often faced with patients who have mental health challenges, meaning it is vital for them to have a good understanding of those conditions.

Here we have organised our comprehensive collection of content into nine categories, including a self-assessment quiz 👇


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…

There is still time to help the Royal Pharmaceutical Society shape its future royal college strategy, Karen Baxter, dep...
07/11/2025

There is still time to help the Royal Pharmaceutical Society shape its future royal college strategy, Karen Baxter, deputy chief executive of the RPS, has said



There is still time to help the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) shape its future royal college strategy, Karen Baxter, deputy chief executive of the RPS, has said. Speaking at the Society’s annual…

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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