Opinion Delve into the complex and interesting world of the immune system ‘Immunity’, by William E Paul. Pp xiii+260 £19.50. Baltimore: John Hopkins University Press; 2016. 978 1 421 41801 8…Published: 2 March 2016
Opinion My experience as a pharmacist prescriber conducting an annual medication reviewConducting an annual medication review is not as straightforward as I had thought.…Published: 26 February 2016
Opinion Being transparent about payments to healthcare professionals is the right move Disclosure of drug company payments to healthcare professionals is on its way in the UK — a big step towards transparency.…Published: 25 February 2016
Opinion Breaking the cycle: the number of candidates for RPS national board elections needs to increase, as does the number of voters Unless more members stand for RPS board elections, voter turnout is likely to remain low.…Published: 23 February 2016
Opinion Why deintensification of drug therapy could be beneficial for some patients Intensive drug treatment for certain patients with comorbidities can sometimes do more harm than good.…Published: 17 February 2016
Opinion Why sprinting to change clinical practice guidelines on blood pressure treatment is premature Caution is required when the media reports on high profile medical studies.…Published: 11 February 2016
Opinion Always hungry? Blame it on the insulin ‘Always hungry? Conquer cravings, retrain your fat cells and lose weight permanently’, by David Ludwig.…Published: 11 February 2016
Opinion A lay perspective on collaborative patient engagementPatient representative Alex Taylor describes an interaction he observed between a pharmacist, a patient and the patient’s partner.…Published: 11 February 2016
Opinion How to prevent medication-related harm in practice ‘Safety in medication use’, edited by Mary P. Tully and Bryony Dean Franklin.…Published: 8 February 2016
Opinion Insomnia treated with single therapy sessionAcute insomnia was resolved following a one-hour therapy session in over 70% of cases, according to a UK-based study.…Published: 4 February 2016