News Low doses of sequential antibiotics could treat infections, study finds Sequential therapy with two synergistic antibiotics over a period of 96 hours cleared bacterial infection in an in vitro treatment model of Escherichia coli.…Published: 13 April 2015
News Parliament approves changes to regulations governing controlled drugsThe UK Parliament has approved a raft of amendments to the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001 that will come into force over the next few months.…Published: 13 April 2015
News Pharmacy educator becomes new chief pharmaceutical officer for Scotland Rose Marie Parr has been appointed as the new chief pharmaceutical officer for Scotland, succeeding Bill Scott.…Published: 10 April 2015
News Researchers create personalised vaccines for patients with advanced melanoma A study has revealed that targeting patient-specific markers in advanced melanoma tumours effectively triggers an immune response.…Published: 10 April 2015
News Pauline Mary Murphy diesOn 5 April 2015, Pauline Mary Murphy, aged 60, of 10 Ives Close, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 7LU. Mrs Murphy registered with the Society in 1977 and left in 2013.…Published: 10 April 2015
News Ronald Vincent diesOn 28 March 2015, Ronald Vincent, aged 98, of 31 Marker Way, Devon EX14 2EN. Mr Vincent registered with the Society in 1939 and left in 2004.…Published: 10 April 2015
News Antihistamine could be used as a cheaper hepatitis C therapy, study suggests An anti-allergy treatment is effective in treating hepatitis C virus, a study has found, raising hopes of an affordable weapon in the fight against the virus. …Published: 10 April 2015
News One in ten patients modify their medication to overcome swallowing difficulties In a survey of customers at five community pharmacies in Australia, 10.6% of respondents admitted to modifying their medication.…Published: 9 April 2015
News Meta-analysis casts doubt over first-line paracetamol use for back pain and osteoarthritis A meta-analysis published in The BMJ has cast doubt on the use of paracetamol as the first-line analgesic for spinal pain and osteoarthritis of the hip and knee.…Published: 9 April 2015
News Combination anti-TB regimen shows bactericidal action, trial indicates A shorter drug regimen for the treatment of tuberculosis is on the horizon, involving moxifloxacin, pretomanid and pyrazinamide.…Published: 9 April 2015