Corrinne Burns

Royal Pharmaceutical Society Correspondent

Corrinne Burns is Royal Pharmaceutical Society Correspondent at The Pharmaceutical Journal.

Rapid on-site genetic sequencing could help curb antimicrobial-resistant outbreaks, says MHRA

Researchers found that rapid on-site genetic sequencing detects bacterial infections within two days, which is “significantly faster“ than traditional methods.…

Standard-dose DOACs not necessarily better than reduced dose, study results suggest

Researchers found that “non-inferiority” of a reduced dose of direct oral anticoagulants could not be determined when compared with a standard dose, with “reliably low rates” of recurrent venous thromboembolism.…

Fewer than 20% of type 2 diabetes patients on most effective medicine for them, model shows

The model was also associated with a 38% reduction in the likelihood of glycaemic failure over five years.…

SIGN rejects opioids and medicinal cannabis for chronic pain in draft guidance

Draft guidance on management of chronic pain included medicinal cannabis for the first time, not recommending it on the basis of limited clinical evidence and consistent evidence of adverse effects.…

Nine in ten people would accept a pharmacogenomics test, reveals survey

The majority of respondents to a survey said they would be motivated to take a pharmacogenomics test to enhance drug effectiveness and reduce the risk of adverse drug reactions.…

David Taylor (1946–2025)

Lauded as an “instrumental” figure in UK pharmacy by his peers, David Taylor held a broad range of influential teaching and public health policy roles during his career.…

Royal college vote to take place in March 2025, says RPS

Royal Pharmaceutical Society members will vote on proposed changes to its Royal Charter, which would lead to it becoming the Royal College of Pharmacy.…

Pharmacogenomics trial expands across England

Programme co-ordinators are aiming to recruit a further 1,450 people to the second phase of the PROGRESS trial, which is the first in the UK to introduce genetic testing before prescribing in primary care.…

Manufacturers invited to apply for medicines reclassification

The Department of Health and Social Care has published a list of conditions where prescription-only restrictions on medicines could be removed, including gastrointestinal, skin and women’s health, as well as heartburn, eczema and heavy periods.…

José Moss (1965–2025)

A cherished member of the pharmacy community, Josephine Moss is remembered for her commitment to championing professional integrity and patient care.…