Learning Biosimilars and inflammatory bowel disease: a switch programme using CT-P13 How to plan and manage switching patients from a biologic to a biosimilar in inflammatory bowel disease, using the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust’s experience as an example.…Published: 9 September 2016
Learning How to tailor medication formulations for patients with dysphagia An overview of dysphagia and how to ensure patients are receiving the safest and most efficacious oral formulations.…Published: 23 August 2016
Learning Bariatric surgery and the effects on drug pharmacokinetics Understanding the types of bariatric surgery, their impact on drug pharmacokinetics and specific recommendations for drug regimens following surgery.…Published: 10 March 2016
Learning Linaclotide, lubiprostone and prucalopride interactions How to avoid potential pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic interactions with the latest medicines for managing constipation.…Published: 31 March 2015
Learning Constipation: managing the condition in adults How to assess patients with constipation and select the right treatment to minimise the risk of complications.…Published: 25 March 2015
Learning Liver impairment: ensuring medicines safety How liver disease can affect absorption and excretion and the clinical consequences for common medicines.…Published: 10 March 2015
Learning Latest advances in hepatitis C therapy The availability of new protease inhibitors is revolutionising the treatment of hepatitis C virus infection.…Published: 27 January 2015
Learning Assessing suspected food poisoning cases in the UK With more than 20,000 patients hospitalised in the UK each year because of food poisoning, quick assessment is essential.…Published: 25 November 2014
Learning Optimising therapy for inflammatory bowel disease How to tailor treatment for patients and ensure optimum management of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.…Published: 20 November 2014
Learning How to assist in the care of stoma patientsThis article identifies the pharmaceutical needs of patients with colorectal stomas and offers some tips for assisting in their care.…Published: 1 December 2012
