What’s a profession without a professional body?The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) has not explained to pharmacists that they will lose their professional (representative) body if they vote in favour of the proposal to turn the RPS into a royal college. While the RPS is required to promote pharmacists’ interests, the proposed royal coll…
HRT alternative could cause serious liver injury, manufacturer warns Astellas Pharma has warned that exposure to fezolinetant should be avoided in women at higher risk for liver disease and that early identification of potential liver injury was “essential”.…
Why patients might withhold information and what to do about it The provision of effective care relies on accurate information; however, there may be times where patients feel unable to fully disclose details about their health. This article provides tips and advice on how pharmacists build trust in these situations.…
Standard-dose DOACs not necessarily better than reduced dose, study results suggest Researchers found that “non-inferiority” of a reduced dose of direct oral anticoagulants could not be determined when compared with a standard dose, with “reliably low rates” of recurrent venous thromboembolism.…
NHS launches ‘game-changing’ guide to tackle problematic polypharmacy ‘The mechanics of tackling overprescribing and problematic polypharmacy’ is aimed to provide “practical, evidence-based strategies” to cut overprescribing.…
Our team saves £1m per year on medicines in East Kent by keeping a close eye on value The medicines value team at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust is keeping sustainability in mind while continuing to meet annual savings targets of £1m on the trust’s medicines bill.…
Support royal college status and enjoy a bright futureI have been watching the debate about the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS)'s move to royal college status with considerable concern. Those of you with long memories might remember me, as a young-ish president more than 30 years ago, and then president again in the contentious times some 20 years a…
Kalaivathani Gurunathan (1974–2023)On 12 June 2023, Kalaivathani Gurunathan MPharmS, aged 48 years, of Worcester Park, London. Mrs Gurunathan registered with the Society in 2008.…
Evelyn Adams (1954–2024)On 17 May 2024, Evelyn Adams MPharmS, aged 70 years, of Ayr, Scotland. Mrs Adams registered with the Society in 1977.…
NICE recommends once-weekly injection for severe blood clotting disorder Efanesoctocog alfa, a once-weekly treatment for patients with severe haemophilia A, removes the need for frequent dosing, owing to its effective bleeding control.…
