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‘No guidance’ for drug administration timelines in mental health crises, finds coroner

Inquest hears of delays in prescribing diazepam to man with failing mental health

19 Aug 2026

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Piecing the autism jigsaw together

Mark Greener looks at a new study that may hold some clues to the pathogenesis of autism spectrum disorder

08 Jun 2026

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Time to take the plunge?

Many people have taken to either being doused or immersed in icy water for a range of purported health benefits. But what does the science say? Rod Tucker takes a deep dive into the evidence…

15 May 2026

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Pharmacy-led clozapine scheme slashes in-patient admissions, says NHS trust

Deploying clinical pharmacy teams to mental health has improved outcomes, says trust.

20 Jan 2026

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ADHD patient numbers up 5% over three months as Streeting launches review

Number of prescription items to treat ADHD continues to climb says BSA

05 Dec 2025

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'I don't have a life': 7 in 10 say pharmacy pressures affect mental health

CPE survey reveals work-related stress is almost universal in pharmacy

12 Nov 2025

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PDA unveils workforce wellbeing strategy

The PDA has launched a workforce wellbeing strategy to support the wellbeing of pharmacists.

11 Mar 2025

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Could cholesterol changes point to dementia?

Cholesterol levels may be a new biomarker for identifying people at risk of dementia, suggests a new study.

04 Mar 2025

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Pharmacist Support urges students to ACTNow

The 2025 Student ACTNow wellbeing campaign from Pharmacist Support is back, launching on 13 March.

04 Mar 2025

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Pharmacy Magazine Podcast – Category Insight: Seasonal Affective Disorder

We hear from Kerry McCloud, head of information content at mental health charity Mind, about seasonal affective disorder – known as SAD.

03 Jan 2025

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Coroner: ‘Suicidal’ young man acquired excess meds after GP switched P2U nomination

Devon surgery issued new prescription while original Pharmacy2U prescription was in the post

03 Dec 2024

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Diary: Managing dementia webinar

Find out more about managing and treating dementia at this free webinar, sponsored and organised by Luye Pharma Ltd.

24 Oct 2024

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Pharmacist Support ACTNow wellbeing campaign underway

The Pharmacist Support ACTNow wellbeing campaign will, over the next three weeks, delve into issues that pharmacists have said are important to them

22 Oct 2024

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Charity warns of ‘growing severity’ of pharmacists’ mental health issues

Pharmacists faced with increased expectations on the job, says Pharmacist Support chief executive.

07 Oct 2024

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