PJ, 21/28 June 2014, Vol 292, No 7815/6

Variability in drug dosage requirements

In the second article in a series intended to remind pharmacists about the basic principles of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and therapeutic drug monitoring, Alison Thomson describes inter-individual variability issues that should be considered when recommending a dosage regimen .…

Carbapenems have stood the test of time so far but resistance is emerging

Jenny Bryan takes a look at the discovery of carbapenem antibiotics and their role as the last line of defence against drug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria.…

Learn how collaborative working can enable pharmacists to optimise care

In this second RPS conference preview article, Sandra Melville describes the stream she is chairing, which focuses on helping patients to get the best from their medicines.…

Supporting children with ADHD as a non-medical prescriber

In a bid to have more patient contact, pharmacist Tejas Khatau qualified as an independent prescriber. Here, he explains how he is using this qualification in a clinic…

Thermotherapy and cryotherapy

Hot and cold therapies are widely used to treat muscle pain and sports injuries. Help your patients choose the right treatment option with our essential guide…

Naloxegol effective in treating opioid-induced constipation

Naloxegol has shown efficacy in two phase III clinical trials.…