News Beta-lactam antibiotics can make MRSA infection worse Treatment with beta-lactam antibiotics could exacerbate MRSA skin infections, according to pre-clinical research. …Published: 12 November 2015
News Gender equality still major problem in science leadership, event concludes Speakers at the Women in Healthcare Leadership Symposium highlight that too few women are reaching senior positions in science and healthcare.…Published: 12 November 2015
News NICE backs use of HRT for menopausal symptoms Hormone replacement therapy should be considered to treat menopausal symptoms and healthcare professionals should be more willing to discuss this option with patients, according to the UK’s National Institute for Health and Care Excellence.…Published: 12 November 2015
News Pharmacists cautious about including prescribing as core skill in initial education Pharmacists and their employers are cautious about including prescribing as a core skill within the initial professional education and training of pharmacists, according to responses to a General Pharmaceutical Council discussion paper.…Published: 11 November 2015
News Hepatitis C project set for roll out after winning QiC award An award-winning project to improve access to hepatitis C testing and treatment in community pharmacy for patients addicted to opioid drugs is set to be extended over the next few months.…Published: 11 November 2015
News PSNC chief questions evidence for centralised dispensing proposals The head of England’s community pharmacy contract negotiating body has challenged the evidence behind a government proposal to encourage large-scale expansion of centralised dispensing in the country.…Published: 11 November 2015
News Pharmacists’ skills underused in battle to halt inappropriate antibiotic prescribing, survey suggests Around 74% of community pharmacists believe their skills in helping to reduce inappropriate antibiotic prescribing are not being used, according to the results of a survey presented ahead of European Antibiotics Awareness Day.…Published: 11 November 2015
News Licence to publishWe do not require authors to transfer copyright. Instead, authors are requested to sign and return a ‘licence to publish’ once an article has been accepted for publication (version of license will depend on open access option — see Author options post-acceptance below). Authors can…Published: 10 November 2015
News FDA approves new HIV combination therapy designed to reduce side effects A new HIV combination therapy for the treatment of adults and children aged over 12 years has been approved in the United States by the US Food and Drug Administration.…Published: 10 November 2015
News Deaths: Bryan EllisonOn 30 September 2015, Bryan Ellison MRPharmS, aged 82, of Barnsley, South Yorkshire. Mr Ellison registered with the Society in 1955.…Published: 9 November 2015