NHS England delays green inhaler targets to ease GP workload Funding is being redirected to the COVID-19 booster vaccination programme.…
Derrick Melia (1939–2021)On 28 November 2021, Derrick Melia, aged 82 years, of Morpeth, Northumberland. Mr Melia registered with the Society in 1961. …
How COVID-19 turned anticoagulation on its head In an effort to reduce face-to-face consultations during the COVID-19 pandemic, anticoagulation services were encouraged to switch as many patients from warfarin to a direct oral anticoagulant as possible. Here, we investigate how this has been going.…
Majority of pharmacists still at high risk of burnout, survey results suggest Results of a survey by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society and Pharmacist Support also show that almost a third of pharmacists are considering leaving the profession.…
Pharmacies to help identify participants for COVID-19 antiviral trial Several antiviral treatments for COVID-19 are to be rapidly evaluated in the PANORAMIC trial.…
Government pledges more than £500m to boost drug treatment services in England The funding is part of a ten-year plan to address drug misuse and reduce drug-related deaths.…
Direct oral anticoagulants in the treatment of portal vein thrombosis: a therapeutic review Despite being unlicensed for the treatment of portal vein thrombosis, direct oral anticoagulants may offer benefits over oral vitamin K antagonists and low molecular weight heparins. Here, the current evidence-base related to their use for this indication is evaluated to inform and educate healthcar…
Boots nearly doubles value of pay package offered to pharmacists, says PDA A previous offer from the company was rejected by Boots pharmacists.…
NICE draft guidance on medicines associated with dependence could be ‘harmful’, warns RPS The Royal Pharmaceutical Society's response to a consultation says guidance on “slow tapering” is “open to too much interpretation”.…
Formulation matters: safe oral hydrocortisone use in children The considerations for pharmacists when choosing a hydrocortisone formulation for children, and what advice and practical support should be offered.…
