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Government-funded trial will test psilocybin as treatment for opioid use disorder

The project is one of four funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research aimed at cutting harm from illegal drugs.…

Published: 23 October 2024

Feature

Prescribing nature to boost mental health

This episode of The PJ Pod looks at the evidence for green social prescribing and how pharmacists can help their patients to connect with nature.…

Published: 17 October 2024

Opinion

Introducing a new quality-focused supervised consumption service in community pharmacy

The charity Change, Grow, Live has trialled a community pharmacy service for all service users receiving medication-assisted treatment, aiming to provide them with more holistic care for the first time.…

Published: 14 October 2024

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MHRA finds no link between GLP-1 receptor agonists and suicidal behaviour

The regulator says it will continue to monitor the risk of severe psychiatric reactions and assess new data as they become available.…

Published: 6 September 2024

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Psilocybin may be as effective as escitalopram in treating depression, study suggests

A meta-analysis has found similar effectiveness of psilocybin compared with escitalopram in the treatment of depression, but the study does have limitations.…

Published: 23 August 2024

Feature

Special report: the stressors burning out pharmacists

The proportion of pharmacists experiencing high stress levels is twice what it was before the COVID-19 pandemic, with demand, workforce, medicines shortages and funding topping the list of contributing factors.…

Published: 22 August 2024

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Largest ever trial of ketamine to treat alcohol abuse to launch across eight NHS sites

The phase III clinical trial will explore the use of low-dose ketamine combined with psychological support as a therapy for people with alcohol use disorder.…

Published: 19 August 2024

Opinion

People with substance use disorders need more compassion from community pharmacy

Several factors impact how services are delivered across integrated care boards that offer NHS Inclusion drug treatment services, making it increasingly difficult for people with substance use disorders to access the care they need when and where they need it.…

Published: 24 July 2024

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Number of calls to Pharmacist Support helpline rises by three quarters in a year

The charity reported funding 876 counselling sessions and awarding 23% more financial aid grants in 2023.…

Published: 5 July 2024

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Nearly half of long-term antidepressant users could safely taper off medication using helpline

Participants with access to psychological support through online or phone helplines reported better mental wellbeing after discontinuation of antidepressants.…

Published: 28 June 2024