The UK Renal Pharmacy Group (UK RPG) has summarised the latest national vaccination and immunisation recommendations for people with CKD, dialysis and kidney transplants, following updates to the national immunisation schedule effective from 1 September 2025. The guidance reaffirms that patients...

GLP-1 receptor agonists: prescribing in CKD and supporting patient access The UK Renal Pharmacy Group has issued guidance recommending timely access to GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) for people with chronic kidney disease (CKD), including those with kidney transplants. Evidence shows that...

Pharmacy teams across the UK: the UK RPG's latest update on vaccination and immunisation guidance is now available to support clinical decision-making. This updated document consolidates Green Book recommendations and national immunisation schedules into a clear, user-friendly summary - especially...

UKKW 2025: Sessions and contributions from RPG members Tuesday 10 June 12:30–13:45 Chairing Opening plenary of the conference Clare Morlidge Includes the opening talk of the conference as UKKA President Tuesday 10 June 14:00–15:30 Talk Evidence gaps in symptom management Kathrine Parker Session...

Existing RAG (Red, Amber, Green) mapping has now been updated to reflect the ICB ratings released in March 2025. The update, carried out by Charlotte Mallindine, Pooja Gudka and Elly Wakeling, tracks the fluctuations in terms of SGLT2 Inhibitors and Finerenone and builds on an audit first presented...

Registration open for Annual Conference Healthcare professionals working in renal pharmacy are invited to register for the UK Renal Pharmacy Group (RPG) Annual Conference 2025, taking place on 10 - 11 October at the Holiday Inn Manchester. With the theme ‘Shaping the future of renal pharmacy...

UK Renal Pharmacy Group to Showcase Renal Pharmacy Expertise at Clinical Pharmacy Congress 2025 – Stand J13 The UK Renal Pharmacy Group is thrilled to announce its participation in the Clinical Pharmacy Congress (CPC) 2025, the UK’s leading event for pharmacy professionals. Taking place on 9-10 May...

We are pleased to announce the launch of a new patient information leaflet, Hepatitis B Vaccination for People with Chronic Kidney Disease, produced in collaboration with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and NHS England. This comprehensive guide provides essential information about hepatitis B...

At the RPG Conference 2024, a poster presented by East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust highlighted the results of an audit examining the RAG (Red, Amber, Green) ratings assigned to SGLT2 inhibitors—dapagliflozin and empagliflozin—and finerenone by ICBs in England. These medications, endorsed by...

The UK Renal Pharmacy Group has produced a statement regarding safety considerations for the use of Metolazone preparations in adults. Please follow the link below to access the document.If you have any questions, please email rpg@renal.org