PJ, May 2023, Vol 310, No 7973

Heat-related illnesses: physiology, symptoms and management

As climate change increases the likelihood of extreme temperatures, pharmacy professionals need to be prepared to support patients suffering from heat-related illnesses.…

Serious shortage protocol issued to restrict dispensing of HRT drug Utrogestan 

The government has said it expects the drug to have supply issues "until late 2023".…

Community pharmacies should publicise availability of ‘critical’ palliative medicines, RPS standards recommend

The end-of-life standards suggest that groups of pharmacies should find a way to share information on local or national medicines supply chain problems.…

Finding the path or losing the plot? The rocky road towards community pharmacy prescribing

This month, The Pharmaceutical Journal’s health policy columnist evaluates NHS England’s primary care recovery plan and what it means for pharmacy prescribing.…

NICE to recommend genetic testing before prescribing clopidogrel

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has said genetic testing before initiating clopidogrel is a cost-effective use of NHS resources for patients at risk of stroke.…

Pharmacist recognised by NHS for ‘remarkable’ work supporting Ukrainian refugees

Katie Earle-Payne was recognised for her work creating information guides, developing GP pathways and helping to identify alternative medicines for Ukrainian refugees.…

Management of poisonings: the pharmacist’s role

How to identify, diagnose and manage poisonings in an emergency care setting.…

Pharmacogenomic testing pilot to start in general practice from June 2023

The pilot will test patients when they start a new statin, certain antidepressants or proton pump inhibitors to ensure they are on the right medication and not at risk of side effects.…

Psychedelic drugs: the new frontier for mental health

This episode of The PJ Pod seeks to uncover the truth behind the hype over the use of psychedelic drugs in the treatment of mental health conditions.…

Academics warn prime minister of ‘extremely serious’ AMR consequences of Pharmacy First scheme in England

In an open letter to Rishi Sunak, senior academics have warned that the proposed scheme could "reverse the gains it makes" unless there is a strong focus on provision of antibiotics.…