Local practice forum events: 2 April – 12 May 2015Thursday 2 April: Edinburgh Local practice forum event, ‘Pharmacy career inspiration and professional support’. RPS Scotland office, Holyrood Park House, Edinburgh EH8 8AS. Event registration from 6pm. Book via the RPS website. Thursday 9 April: Glasgow Local…
Cough medicine dextromethorphan has antidiabetic potential The over-the-counter cough suppressant dextromethorphan boosts insulin levels and improves glucose tolerance in patients with type 2 diabetes, according to the findings of a study.…
Osteoporosis drug shows promise as COPD treatment Repurposing the bisphosphonate bone drug alendronate relieves symptoms of emphysema associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease by targeting alveolar macrophages, according to a study in mice…
William David Milnes-James diesOn 12 March 2015, William David Milnes-James MRPharmS, aged 76, of Ninds Farm House, Church Street, Willersey, Broadway WR12 7PN. Mr Milnes-James registered with the Society in 1962.…
Malkiat Ubbi diesOn 8 February 2015, Malkiat Ubbi MRPharmS, aged 53, of 366 Richmond Road, Twickenham TW1 2DX. Mr Ubbi registered with the Society in 1983.…
RPS promotes pharmacists and GPs campaignTuesday 17 March 2015: The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) and the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) made a joint call for pharmacists to work in GP surgeries. This gained a significant amount of media coverage. The story was covered by: T V: BBC Bre…
Tuesday 7 April: RPS Faculty webinarRoyal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) Faculty webinar, ‘Tips for preparing for your Faculty assessment’. Introduction to the Faculty, the portfolio and submitting it for assessment. Providing you with all the support and tools you need to build your portfolio. Includes l…
Wednesday 15 April: RPS Faculty webinarRoyal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) Faculty webinar, ‘Tips for preparing for your Faculty assessment’. Introduction to the Faculty, the portfolio and submitting it for assessment. Providing you with all the support and tools you need to build your portfolio. Includes live demons…
Genetic analysis can predict bleeding risk in warfarin users Genetic analysis can point to patients who are at increased risk of suffering from bleeding during treatment with the blood thinner warfarin, a study published in The Lancet confirms.…
EMA recommends restrictions on codeine for children The European Medicines Agency is recommending that codeine-containing products used to treat coughs and colds should be banned for those aged under 12 years.…
