PJ, January 2022, Vol 308, No 7957

Around 5,000 courses of molnupiravir dispensed in England in first month of use

A further 5,000 vials of the monoclonal antibody sotrovimab have been dispensed for the treatment of COVID-19, up to 16 January 2022.…

Liver function tests: indication and interpretation

This article describes the liver function tests, aiming to support pharmacists in using them and in interpreting their results.…

One in five patients referred to pharmacies from GPs were sold medicines, NHS data show

Exclusive: According to data from NHS England, out of 6,992 'Community pharmacy consultation service' referrals, 1,407 received advice and were sold a medicine by a community pharmacist.…

Pharmacist review required in majority of acute kidney injury cases, finds pilot

The pharmacy team at Wrexham Maelor Hospital in north Wales were awarded the 'Digital Impact Award' at the MediWales Innovation Awards 2021 for their software project.…

Government response suggests ‘Pharmacy First’ policy in England is under development

Exclusive: The Department of Health and Social Care refuses to share information on discussions around a potential service as it “relates to the formulation or development of government policy”.…

Barry Andrews (1944–2021)

Through his roles as managing director of Moss Pharmacy and chair of the Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee, Barry Andrews sought to evolve and grow the profession.…

Trial results suggest daridorexant improves sleep and daytime functioning in insomnia patients

Reductions were observed in participants' wake time after going to sleep in the groups taking 50mg or 25mg of daridorexant every evening for three months.…

Pharmacist antibiotic use doubles after sore throat testing requirement is removed

Data from the Welsh community pharmacy Sore Throat Test and Treat (STTT) service show that antibiotic prescribing increased from 27% to 63% during the COVID-19 pandemic.…

Thomas Mack (1930–2021)

On 12 November 2021, Thomas Mack of Menstrie, Clackmannanshire, aged 91 years. passed away on 12th November 2021. Mr Mack registered with the Society in 1956 and remained a member until his passing.…

Malcolm Andrew Birrell (1957–2021)

On 22 February 2021, Malcolm Andrew Birrell, aged 63 years. Mr Birrell first registered with the Society in 1980.…