All Pharma articles – Page 2
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Expert BriefingPatient Safety Watch: NHS plan sets out bold new patient safety agenda
HSJ hosts the Patient Safety Watch newsletter, written by Patient Safety Watch chief executive James Titcombe
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CommentThe environmental cost of medicines waste
Despite costing the NHS hundreds of millions of pounds annually, medicines waste remains largely invisible and unmeasured
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NewsExclusive: NICE to remove approval from scores of drugs for first time
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence will withdraw its backing for a large number of drugs and other interventions which now offer poor value for money in an unprecedented move set to be revealed in tomorrow’s 10-Year Health Plan, HSJ has learned.
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HSJ AwardsHSJ Digital Awards 2025: Improving Medicines Management and Pharmacy Through Digital
WINNER Somerset Foundation Trust: Successful Integration of the Better Meds ePMA and Electronic Prescribing Service Into the Somerset Integrated Digital e-Record System
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NewsICBs shouldn’t offload functions ‘overnight’, says NHSE director
The vast majority of trusts are “not ready” to take on primary care and neighbourhood functions, one of NHS England’s medical directors has said.
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NewsWe’re ‘fundamental’ to future ICBs, say pharmacists
Medicines management teams should not be targeted by imminent cost cuts and must remain a “fundamental component” of the new model for integrated care boards, NHS England has been told.
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NewsPharma chief to chair trust
High-flyers from the pharma and retail sectors have been appointed to chair two NHS trusts.
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HSJ PartnersHome alone: Remote medication monitoring improves adherence and patient safety
People with mental health issues living at home need constant medication management
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Expert BriefingPatient Safety Watch: The end of an era
HSJ hosts the Patient Safety Watch newsletter, written by Patient Safety Watch chief executive James Titcombe
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HSJ PartnersCould medication adherence monitoring help bring together the NHS and social care sectors?
“The UK is experiencing increased demand for NHS and social care services. An increasing number of people are living longer with multiple long-term health conditions, and require support from a wide range of services at home, in the community and in hospitals.”
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Expert BriefingImPatient: Influencing change
Patient (Lived Experience) Leadership is about those affected by life-changing illness, injury or disability who want to influence change through being equal partners in decision-making. In this monthly expert briefing, patient leadership champion David Gilbert picks out the most significant developments in a field of increasing relevance to the NHS.
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HSJ PartnersGetting value out of medicine in a cost-conscious NHS
Value trumps cost when getting the most out of spending on medicines. An HSJ Medicines Forum panel session, sponsored by Bial, discussed the obstacles to achieving the best value and what could be done to overcome them
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HSJ PartnersHelping prevent paediatric winter pressures: Spotlight on evaluating the UK’s immunisation programmes
As many of us start the new year feeling well-rested, spare a thought for all frontline NHS healthcare staff who have once again been inundated with an avalanche of patients suffering from respiratory illnesses.[i], [ii] Hospitals have experienced significant strain from a range of viruses, with paediatric services under enormous ...
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CommentHospitals are suffering from an identity crisis
The hospital model is outdated and struggling. It’s time to rethink its role, structure, and integration within a prevention-focused healthcare system, writes Rosie Beacon
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NewsMinisters ‘breaking promises on contract reform’
Unions have accused the government of letting them down on commitments to reform primary care contracts, six months after Labour won the general election.
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CommentGeneric weight loss medicines will place new demands on the NHS
Mark Samuels explores how the UK government is leveraging weight loss medications as a strategy to combat obesity and stimulate economic growth, addressing the significant burden on the NHS
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Expert BriefingImPatient: Game changers
Patient (Lived Experience) Leadership is about those affected by life-changing illness, injury or disability who want to influence change through being equal partners in decision-making. In this monthly expert briefing, patient leadership champion David Gilbert picks out the most significant developments in a field of increasing relevance to the NHS.
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HSJ AwardsHSJ Awards 2024: Medicines, Pharmacy and Prescribing Initiative of the Year
WINNER NHS Dorset ICB’s Medicines Optimisation Team NHS Dorset ICB’s Only Order What You Need campaign
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HSJ InteractiveReimagining medicines optimisation: A call to action for reducing health inequalities
Aspire Pharma Ltd initiated and funded this article but had no input into the content and was able to review it in advance of publication for factual accuracy and compliance checks only. In July 2024, HSJ Advisory, in partnership with Aspire Pharma Ltd, brought together NHS and pharmacy ...
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HSJ AwardsHSJ Patient Safety Awards 2024: Improving Medicines Safety Award
WINNER NHS Greater Manchester, Health Innovation Manchester, NIHR Greater Manchester Patient Safety Research Collaboration: Scaling a Local Safety Medication Dashboard (SMASH) Programme to Benefit the 2.8 Million Population of Greater Manchester