News Tau oligomers targeted with promising Alzheimer’s therapy Scientists report promising early findings with an anti-tau oligomer specific monoclonal antibody that reversed memory deficits in mice with Alzheimer’s disease.…Published: 1 April 2015
News Candidates for the 2015 elections to the national pharmacy boardsThe following nominations have been received for the forthcoming elections. Where elections are to be held, ballot papers are due to be distributed on or about Thursday 30 April 2015, with voting closing at noon on Friday 22 May 2015 and the results being announced on or about Tuesday 26 May 20…Published: 31 March 2015
News Superdrug is first retailer in the world to sell DNA testing kit in store Superdrug has become the first retailer in the world to sell the 23andMe DNA testing kit in its stores, with the product positioned to reach as many customers as possible.…Published: 31 March 2015
News Researchers use nanoparticles to deliver antibiotic to lung cells Nanoparticles containing the antibiotic clarithromycin are able to reach Staphylococcus aureus located either in biofilms or inside individual lung cells, find researchers…Published: 31 March 2015
News EMA fast tracks approval of thyroid cancer drugThe European Medicines Agency is recommending that Lenvima (lenvatinib) be available across Europe for the treatment of some patients with thyroid cancer.…Published: 31 March 2015
News Patients can stop taking statins in terminal care, research suggests Discontinuing statin use in patients with late-stage terminal illnesses is safe and may even be beneficial, according to research in JAMA Internal Medicine.…Published: 30 March 2015
News Vernon Thompson diesOn 22 February 2015, Vernon Thompson, aged 86, of Folly Road, Mildenhall, Suffolk IP28 7AD. Mr Thompson registered with the Society in 1953 and left in 2005.…Published: 30 March 2015
News HPV vaccine Gardasil 9 is approved by European drug regulatorA human papillomavirus vaccine that protects against nine different strains of the virus has been given preliminary approval by the European Medicines Agency.…Published: 30 March 2015
News Crohn’s disease investigational drug shows promise, phase II trial shows Mongersen, an investigational agent being developed by Celgene, has been tested in Crohn’s disease and researchers have seen clinical remission in some patients.…Published: 30 March 2015
News UK to become first country to offer meningococcal B vaccine to babiesThe meningococcal B (MenB) vaccine is to be added to the UK’s national childhood immunisation programme, likely from September 2015.…Published: 30 March 2015