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In this episode of The PJ Pod, senior editor Alex Clabburn shares insights from a recent expert round table meeting hosted and organised by The Pharmaceutical Journal exploring how pharmacists can contribute to improved migraine care for patients.

For links to further resources and sources of support when getting started in research visit the PJ website. 
Many thanks to Callum Duncan, Sandip Patel, Bethany Hill, Katy Munro, Rob Music and The Migraine Trust for their contributions and support in the production of this episode.
This programme is presented by Alex Clabburn, senior editor, research and learning and was produced by Geoff Marsh. 

In this episode of The PJ Pod, senior editor Alex Clabburn shares insights from a recent expert roundtable meeting hosted and organised by The Pharmaceutical Journal, which explored how pharmacists can contribute to improved migraine care for patients.

By the end of the episode, you should be able to:

Understand how to recognise symptoms and identify patients with undiagnosed migraine;

Know which treatments are recommended for acute migraine and when preventative medications are indicated;

Understand the long-term nature of migraine and need for ongoing patient support and optimised treatments, 

Know the importance of lifestyle adjustments and headache diaries to help patients reduce their exposure to migraine triggers and frequency of attacks.

Many thanks to Callum Duncan, consultant neurologist at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Sandip Patel, Bethany Hill, a headache and facial pain clinical nurse specialist at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, Katy Munro, a senior GP headache specialist at the National Migraine Centre, Rob Music, chief executive of the Migraine Trust, and the Migraine Trust for their contributions and support in the production of this episode.

This programme is presented by Alex Clabburn, senior editor, research and learning and was produced by Geoff Marsh.

Migraine: what do pharmacists need to know?

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Dav Manku, Associate Regional Pharmacy Procurement Specialist, at SPS presents a summary of the resources published by SPS between 22nd and 28th November.    

To easily find a list of newly published pages go to sps.nhs.uk, select ‘search’, click in the search bar, and press enter.  

Quick links to highlighted resources:   

November Spotlight 
A digest of NHS Specialist Pharmacy Service support for professionals working in all areas of the healthcare system for November 2025. 
https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/spotlight-november-2025/  

Ensuring the safe use of amphotericin B injection 
liposomal products and Fungizone are not interchangeable. Take action to prevent death caused by inadvertent mis-selection. 
https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/ensuring-the-safe-use-of-amphotericin-b-injection/

The license and Supporting evidence for Golimumab biosimilar  
We highlight evidence for licensed golimumab biosimilar(s) and differences between the biosimilar(s) and the reference product (Simponi). 
https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/the-licence-and-supporting-evidence-for-golimumab-biosimilar/  

Combined oral hormonal contraceptive (COC) in reproductive health 
New versions of existing Reproductive health PGDs (valid from Feb/March 2026) have been published in the reproductive health section of the templates page.  
https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/combined-oral-hormonal-contraceptive-coc-in-reproductive-health/ 

Malathion for scabies 
SPS PGD template for supply of malathion for the treatment of scabies in specified patient groups. 
https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/malathion-for-scabies/  

Permethrin for scabies 
SPS PGD template for supply of permethrin for the treatment of scabies in specified patient groups.  
 https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/permethrin-for-scabies/  

Doxycycline and metronidazole for human and animal bites 
SPS PGD templates for supply of doxycycline and metronidazole for the prophylaxis of human and animal bites in specified patient groups  
https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/doxycycline-and-metronidazole-for-human-and-animal-bites/  

Co-amoxiclav for human and animal bites 
SPS PGD template for supply of co-amoxiclav for the prophylaxis of human and animal bites in specified patient groups.  
https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/co-amoxiclav-for-human-and-animal-bites/  

Next events – forthcoming webinars and conferences          
https://www.sps.nhs.uk/home/events/next-events/         

Join our new WhatsApp channel to stay up to date with our latest news and updates    
https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBslvuJpe8aH3n7Zu1i    

Podcast description:        
NHS Specialist Pharmacy Service serves healthcare professionals across the NHS who are involved in all aspects of buying, making and using medicines. Our motto is 'do once and share'.

2 December: Safe use of amphotericin B injection, PGD template updates, & New Product Evaluations

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The PJ Pod’s final episode of the year looks ahead to our editorial team’s predictions for pharmacy in 2026. What big changes are coming for the world of pharmacy — and what impact will this have on pharmacists’ day-to-day work?

We also look at the biggest stories of 2025, including a new contract that was deemed the best deal in the past decade, the ten-year health plan and the greater role that pharmacists will play in preventing ill-health within the community, as well as a government consultation on pharmacists combatting medicines shortages by being able to amend prescriptions in limited ways.

Tell us about your own predictions and join our conversation on social media using the hashtag #PJPod, or email us at: editor@pharmaceutical-journal.com.

This episode is presented by Siobhan Chan, senior features editor, and produced by Geoff Marsh.

Thank you to Corrinne Burns, Royal Pharmaceutical Society correspondent; Graham Clews, news editor; Caitlin Killen, clinical editor; Joanna Robertson, senior clinical reporter; and Sophie Willis, investigations editor, for their contributions.


What will 2026 hold for pharmacy?

See Mun Wong, Digital and Quality Improvement Specialist, at SPS presents a summary of the resources published by SPS between 29th November and 5th December.    
To easily find a list of newly published pages go to sps.nhs.uk, select ‘search’, click in the search bar, and press enter  

Quick links to highlighted resources:   

November New Medicines News  
https://www.sps.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/New-Medicines-News-November-2025.docx#:~:text=November%20New%20Medicines%20News  
Recent product launches and significant regulatory changes, perfect for staying ahead of what’s coming into practice.   

Using Standardised Strengths of Unlicensed Liquid Medicines in Children 
https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/using-standardised-strengths-of-unlicensed-liquid-medicines-in-children/  
A joint statement from the Neonatal and Paediatric Pharmacy Group (NPPG) and the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) 

Advising on complementary products and conventional medicines 
https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/advising-on-complementary-products-and-conventional-medicines/  
Decision making when advising on interactions with supplements and complementary, herbal and alternative products, including homeopathy, Chinese and Ayurvedic. 

Prescribing available epidural infusion bags 
https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/prescribing-available-epidural-infusion-bags/  
Epidural infusion bags availability varies currently. Check for available licensed and unlicensed products to keep up to date. 

Emtricitabine and tenofovir alafenamide (TAF) tablets as PrEP 
https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/emtricitabine-and-tenofovir-alafenamide-taf-tablets-as-prep/  
SPS PGD template for the supply of emtricitabine and tenofovir alafenamide (TAF) tablets as Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for the prevention of HIV infection. 

Next events – forthcoming webinars and conferences          
https://www.sps.nhs.uk/home/events/next-events/         

Join our new WhatsApp channel to stay up to date with our latest news and updates    
https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBslvuJpe8aH3n7Zu1i    

Podcast description:        
NHS Specialist Pharmacy Service serves healthcare professionals across the NHS who are involved in all aspects of buying, making and using medicines. Our motto is 'do once and share'.       

9 December: Prescribing available epidural infusion bags, New medicines news, & Upcoming events

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