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Reducing inappropriate polypharmacy in primary care through pharmacy-led interventions

A pharmacy-led medicines optimisation team in a GP surgery setting reduced inappropriate polypharmacy, achieved cost savings of £103,975 and improved quality of prescribing for patients.…

Published: 13 December 2019

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Evaluation of the Portsmouth medicines advice at home service

A Portsmouth-based medicines advice at home service highlights the impact of pharmacist-led interventions.…

Published: 20 November 2019

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The precision medicine approach to cancer therapy: part 1 — solid tumours

An overview of the anticancer agents that have been approved for use in the UK as part of a precision medicine approach for solid tumours, along with information relating to the relevant biomarkers and biomarker assays currently available.…

Published: 8 November 2019

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Opioid use disorder: adherence to prescribed medicines in community pharmacy

A cross-sectional survey assessing adherence medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder, and the predictors of risk of poor adherence.…

Published: 22 October 2019

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Pharmaceutical care to medical patients in the emergency department: a service evaluation

An evaluation of a new hospital pharmacy service that introduces pharmaceutical care earlier after admission to the emergency department.…

Published: 27 September 2019

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Prevention of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw

Severe bone damage in the jaw occurs in some people as an adverse reaction to certain medicines commonly used in the treatment of cancer and osteoporosis. There are a range of settings where pharmacists can contribute to the prevention of this painful and difficult-to-treat condition. …

Published: 20 August 2019

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Pharmacokinetic considerations and challenges in oral anticancer drug therapy

A review of the pros and cons of oral anticancer drug therapy, as well as the pharmacokinetic barriers and potential solutions to oral chemotherapy in the home.…

Published: 10 June 2019

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Substandard and falsified medicines: global and local efforts to address a growing problem

Substandard and falsified medicines pose a risk to public health all around the world.…

Published: 8 May 2019

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Antidepressants in the treatment of major depression: a changing landscape for clinical decision making

With publication of the update to the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence depression guideline postponed until late 2019, this article aims to examine the findings of the Cipriani et al. meta-analysis in the wider context of the management of depression in the UK.…

Published: 2 April 2019

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What could UK pharmacy teams learn about suicide prevention from North America?

From the perspective of their clinical and holistic role, and restriction of access to means, there are opportunities to involve pharmacy teams in suicide prevention. This article examines the published evidence-base and the success of ongoing programmes and initiatives in the United States and Cana…

Published: 5 March 2019