Long-term opioid use. Are we doing enough to stop patients getting stuck?

5.3 million people, and the question that matters most New research reported in Pharmacy Magazine estimates that over 5.3 million people in the UK are prescribed opioids every year. The report, commissioned by pain relief brand Combogesic and carried out by York Health Economics Consortium, puts the wider economic burden at £1.17 billion a year. […]

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Navigating the new GPhC standards for Chief Pharmacists: how Agentis can help your healthcare organisation stay compliant

In healthcare settings, patient safety and the effective delivery of pharmacy services are paramount. In January 2025, the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) updated its standards for Chief Pharmacists, aligning them with new legislation published in 2022. These standards promote the leadership role and support that a Chief Pharmacist should provide to health care providers regarding […]

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