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

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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

A coroner has warned that the triage algorithm used by emergency call handlers should take into account the quantity of ...
21/10/2026

A coroner has warned that the triage algorithm used by emergency call handlers should take into account the quantity of drugs a person has taken, as well as the type of drug, following the death of patient



A coroner has warned that the triage algorithm used by emergency call handlers should take into account the quantity of drugs a person has taken, as well as the type of drug, following the death of…

In our latest learning article,   provides an overview of the progression of diabetic kidney disease, the challenges of ...
21/10/2026

In our latest learning article, provides an overview of the progression of diabetic kidney disease, the challenges of managing on and considerations for monitoring patients



Introduction Kidney failure is among the most serious outcomes of diabetes mellitus. Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney failure, both worldwide and in the UK1,2. In 2022, nearly 520,000 people…

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20/10/2026

Subscribe now to our daily, weekly and monthly newsletters, which deliver the latest in pharmacy news, views, learning and analysis straight to your inbox



After logging in, you can set your preferences and subscribe to newsletters from the ‘Preference centre’ by following the steps below: Once you have successfully signed in, click on ‘My account’ in…

Exposure to anti-calcitonin gene-related peptide monoclonal antibody medicines in early pregnancy was associated with an...
20/10/2026

Exposure to anti-calcitonin gene-related peptide monoclonal antibody medicines in early pregnancy was associated with an increased risk of early pregnancy loss, a study has found



Exposure to anti-calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) monoclonal antibody (mAb) medicines in early pregnancy was associated with an increased risk of early pregnancy loss, a study has found.…

There were 10,388 community pharmacy contractors registered with the NHS Business Services Authority in England on 31 Ma...
20/10/2026

There were 10,388 community pharmacy contractors registered with the NHS Business Services Authority in England on 31 March 2026, down from 10,407 contractors in 2025, data have shown



There were 10,388 community pharmacy contractors registered with the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) in England on 31 March 2026, down from 10,407 contractors in 2025, data have shown.…

In this comment piece,   explores if the realities of the NHS’s medicine supply resilience been overlooked, amid growing...
20/10/2026

In this comment piece, explores if the realities of the NHS’s medicine supply resilience been overlooked, amid growing geopolitical turbulence



The NHS principally runs on off-patent generic and biosimilar medicines, which fulfil nine out of ten patient prescriptions1. These medicines enter the market when an originator product loses…

Skin conditions can range in severity and all pharmacists should be able to recognise, advise and educate patients on tr...
19/10/2026

Skin conditions can range in severity and all pharmacists should be able to recognise, advise and educate patients on treatment options

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Pharmacists play an increasingly important role in supporting patients with the management of skin conditions. The rollout of minor ailment services means that community pharmacists are more likely…

Just 44% of pharmacy professionals think revalidation supports their professional development and helps build confidence...
19/10/2026

Just 44% of pharmacy professionals think revalidation supports their professional development and helps build confidence in practice, a survey conducted by the General Pharmaceutical Council has revealed



Just 44% (n=2,362) of pharmacy professionals think revalidation supports their professional development and helps build confidence in practice, a survey conducted by the General Pharmaceutical…

Patients and healthcare professionals are most comfortable with   as a use of genomics in routine healthcare, a Genomics...
19/10/2026

Patients and healthcare professionals are most comfortable with as a use of genomics in routine healthcare, a Genomics England survey has found



Patients and healthcare professionals are most comfortable with pharmacogenomics (PGx) as a use of genomics in routine healthcare, a Genomics England survey has found. Genomics England, a subsidiary…

This learning article, which is part of a comprehensive series showing how to evaluate a clinical study or research pape...
19/10/2026

This learning article, which is part of a comprehensive series showing how to evaluate a clinical study or research paper, explains the purpose, limitations and key differences between equivalence and non-inferiority studies



This article is the part of a comprehensive series exploring how to evaluate clinical studies when addressing information needs. Previous articles have focused on the clinical experimental trials…

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