PJ, May 2022, Vol 308, No 7961

Some antiseizure duotherapies associated with similar risk of neurodevelopmental disorders as valproate, study finds

A study has found increased risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in children whose mothers took antiseizure medication duotherapies during pregnancy.…

More than 2,000 pharmacies sign up for smoking cessation service in first two months  

Since the smoking cessation service for discharged hospital patients went live in March 2022, 2,200 community pharmacies have signed up to provide it.…

Pharmacy has an important part to play in health promotion

Health promotion is an integral part of pharmacy education and practice, and the COVID-19 pandemic has emphasised the vital role of pharmacists as part of a multidisciplinary team supporting the health of the nation. The pandemic has also highlighted the need to expand health promotion even further …

An outbreak of blisters: exploring the increased promotion of monitored dosage systems for older people

The UK Consultant Pharmacists for Older People Network considers whether monitored dosage systems provide a solution or create more problems.…

First routine clopidogrel genotype testing introduced at health board

NHS Tayside in Scotland has secured funding to genotype all new patients with an acute indication for clopidogrel in cardiology, stroke and vascular surgery.…

Government commission on pharmacy staff wellbeing would support the profession, RPS tells MPs

Ravi Sharma, director for England at the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, also proposed a policy that would ensure protected learning time for pharmacists.…

How to write a business case for a new pharmacy service

Eight steps pharmacists should follow to ensure that a business case is as robust as possible.…

Pharmacies should be able to directly refer to mental health services, says report

The 'Next steps for integrating primary care' report states that there is "scope for efficiencies in pharmacies being able to refer onward directly".…

Miscarriage: causes, prevention and counselling

Guidance on how pharmacists can provide women with practical advice and support during pregnancy and in the event of a miscarriage.…

RPS members narrowly support move towards becoming a royal college in AGM motion

Just over half of eligible members in attendance at the AGM voted in support of the RPS becoming a royal college, while 30% voted against and 19% abstained.…