News Low risks to volunteers from phase I clinical drug trials, study shows Fears over the risk of serious harms to volunteers in non-oncology phase I trials are unjustified, according to the results of a meta-analysis published in The BMJ.…Published: 21 July 2015
News Genetics may play a role in efficacy of HIV vaccine Variation in individuals immune response genes could explain why the vaccine worked in some but not others.…Published: 21 July 2015
News Hospital e-referral initiative boosts post-discharge MURs in community pharmacies Project highlighted in RPS guide refers patients for medicines reviews to reduce readmission risk.…Published: 21 July 2015
News Study highlights intracranial bleeding risk when antidepressants are taken with NSAIDs Concomitant use of antidepressants and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs is associated with an increased risk of intracranial haemorrhage, confirms new research.…Published: 17 July 2015
News RPS publishes updated version of MEP guide for pharmacists Medicines, Ethics and Practice 39 includes guidance to reflect latest changes to legislation and standards.…Published: 16 July 2015
News Report highlights extent of inappropriate prescribing in adults with learning disabilities One in six adults with learning disabilities but no diagnosis of mental illness are being prescribed antipsychotic drugs by a GP, according to a new report.…Published: 15 July 2015
News Yellow Card app allows users to monitor adverse drug reaction reports A free smartphone app of the UK’s Yellow Card Scheme allows healthcare professionals, patients and others to report and monitor adverse drug reactions.…Published: 15 July 2015
News St John’s Wort has similar side effect profile to fluoxetine Research into toxicity associated with St John’s Wort shows that the profile of adverse drug reactions is similar to that of fluoxetine, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor.…Published: 14 July 2015
News Researchers suggest indefinite anticoagulation for patients with unprovoked pulmonary embolism Research into the benefits of warfarin for patients who have suffered a blockage in a lung artery suggest that the anticoagulant should be administered indefinitely.…Published: 14 July 2015
News European Medicines Agency launches safety review of HPV vaccines A safety review of human papillomavirus vaccines, which protect young women against cervical cancer, has been launched by the European Medicines Agency.…Published: 13 July 2015