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Government progress on pharmacy in England ‘requires improvement’

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

Although the deadline for achieving the commitment has been postponed by the Government until 2026, the evidence available to us indicate that it is not likely to be met by this deadline either.‘ The report stated: ‘This commitment will not be achieved by 2024, with only 3% of Trusts having achieved the commitment so far.

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New and expanded routes for pharmacist training detailed in long-awaited NHS England workforce plan

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

The much-anticipated and long-overdue plan details a programme of ambitious incremental growth for pharmacist education and training , which will see an initial rise in training places of 15% in 2026/27, followed by a 29% increase to around 4,300 by 2028/29, before reaching the +50% target by 2031/32.

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Research digest: The need for a Pharmacist Clinician Model in a collaborative workforce

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

Ahead of the UK’s 2026 regulatory changes, which will give all new pharmacist registrants full and independent prescribing rights, a new paper offers a critique of a Pharmacist Clinician Model, outlining the need for such a model and offering a systematic approach to its safe and effective development. Reference Rushworth, G et al.

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The evolution of the pharmacist prescriber: a prescription for change

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

As hospital pharmacists continue to expand their roles, the ability to prescribe medications either independently or in collaboration with medical prescribers presents an opportunity to alleviate the growing pressure on healthcare systems while enhancing patient care. of all UK registered pharmacists.

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Five for Friday September 20: Celebrating Success in Advancing Medication Use Quality

PQA

Each focuses on providing health care quality experience to diverse individuals from diverse disciplines. PQA is now accepting applications for our student and professional programs for 2025-2026. She addressed working with health plans on new programs and services that create patient impact.

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Students Expand Healthcare and Quality Knowledge

PQA

Name: Tonisha Gaitor School: University of Georgia Major/Degree Program: PharmD/MBA Anticipated Year of Graduation: 2026 What drew you to PQA and our work to improve medication use safety, adherence, and appropriate use? What do you hope to learn this summer at PQA to take back with you to school this fall?

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John Warburton on positioning pharmacists at the heart of clinical teams

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

For John Warburton, divisional director of professions at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust and chair of the UK Clinical Pharmacy Association (UKCPA) , one of the most transformative changes in clinical pharmacy is the introduction of independent prescribing for newly qualified pharmacists from 2026.