PJ, 4/11 April 2015, Vol 294, No 7856/7

Tildrakizumab shows promise as psoriasis treatment

Merck reports in a phase I trial that its new monoclonal antibody, tildrakizumab, reduces psoriasis symptoms.…

Preparation for regulatory inspections

‘Rules and guidance for pharmaceutical distributors 2015’.…

Drug metabolism: manipulating the microbiome

Understanding how symbiotic bacteria that help maintain health interact with medicines is an emerging field of research.…

Unintended consequences of pharmacists working in GP practices

I was most agreeably surprised when watching ‘Breakfast’ on BBC to learn that the Royal College of General Practitioners is recommending that every GP practice should have its own pharmacist. Also it was good to see the interview with a pharmacist working in such a practice. From what th…

Pharmaceutical Journal wins international news design award

The Pharmaceutical Journal has won an Award of Excellence from The Society for News Design (SND) for the redesign of the print magazine. …

Neuropsychiatric review offers reassurance for smokers who quit using varenicline

A meta-analysis of the smoking cessation drug varenicline has shown it is associated with an increased risk of sleep disorders and insomnia, but no evidence of an increased risk of suicide.…

Study reveals high levels of non-adherence to acne treatments

A survey reveals that patients prescribed treatments for acne do not always adhere to their prescribed medicines.…

Greater risk of death by antipsychotics in dementia patients, research suggests

The risk of death caused by use of antipsychotic drugs in people with dementia is greater than previously thought, and increases in line with dose, research suggests.…

We need to accredit pre-registration tutors

I am writing in response to the General Pharmaceutical Council’s (GPhC) overhaul of the registration assessment from June 2016. Having attended the GPhC’s stakeholder’s event in London on 3 March 2015, I liked what I saw with respect to the changes being proposed. This change is, i…

Study links use of macrolide antibiotics in pregnancy to infant epilepsy and cerebral palsy

A slightly increased risk of epilepsy or cerebral palsy for babies whose mothers take macrolide antibiotics during pregnancy has been found by UCL researchers.…