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Taking its toll: the global pancreatic enzyme shortage

The shortage of pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy - sourced from pigs - is impacting the physical and mental health of thousands of patients who rely on it, with charities calling on the government to urgently intervene.…

Published: 21 November 2024

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Over 40% of people with cystic fibrosis have experienced significant health problems resulting from PERT shortage

A survey carried out by the Cystic Fibrosis Trust revealed that 20% of patients are losing weight owing to a shortage in pancreatic enzyme replacement therapies.…

Published: 13 November 2024

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NICE overturns decision on blood cancer treatment elranatamab

Elranatamab is now recommended as a fourth-line treatment for relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma, according to updated guidance from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence.…

Published: 1 November 2024

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NICE lifts restrictions on myeloma treatment teclistamab in final draft guidance

The updated guidance recommends the monoclonal antibody for anyone with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma who has received three or more lines of treatment and whose myeloma has progressed.…

Published: 22 October 2024

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CAR-T infusions delivered to ‘more than 80’ patients in Wales, says NHS Wales

The NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee has enabled 100 patients in Wales to receive an advanced therapy medicinal product to date.…

Published: 21 October 2024

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Warp drive: conducting experiments in space allows speedy results

Experiments in space with human tissue chips bring hope of discovering new ways of treating diseases back on Earth.…

Published: 3 October 2024

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Pharmacy teams identify patients with ‘red-flag’ cancer symptoms in early diagnosis project

Exclusive: Of those identified, 17 people presenting with red-flag symptoms received a formal consultation with a pharmacist during the six-month project.…

Published: 25 September 2024

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Cancer Research UK offers training to Tesco pharmacists to spot possible cancer symptoms

Tesco pharmacists have also been trained to offer advice by the British Heart Foundation and Diabetes UK.…

Published: 24 September 2024

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How can pharmacists best support patients with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia?

As therapies for chronic lymphocytic leukaemia have evolved, so has pharmacists’ role in treating people with this type of blood cancer.…

Published: 20 September 2024

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PJ view: Current testing for genetic variants risks undoing years of progress on health inequalities

It is crucial that the NHS prioritises health equity as pharmacogenomic testing gains traction in day-to-day UK healthcare.…

Published: 8 August 2024