PJ, October 2015, Vol 295, No 7882

Nobel prize shared by scientists for parasitic disease drug discoveries

The Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine has been split two ways and shared by three scientists for developing therapies for the treatment of parasitic disease.…

Deaths: John Langford Stacey

On 30 September 2015, John Langford Stacey MRPharmS, aged 79, of Studland, Dorset. Mr Stacey registered with the Society in 1959.…

Beta-blockers may increase cardiovascular risks in surgery for hypertensive patients

Patients with uncomplicated hypertension who undergo non-cardiac surgery may face a higher risk of a major adverse cardiovascular event if they are being treated with a beta-blocker, new research shows.…

UK pharmacists receive international awards

Two UK academic pharmacists have been honoured with awards at the opening ceremony of the International Pharmaceutical Federation 2015 annual congress in Dusseldorf, Germany.…

Dry eye disease: risk factors and selecting treatment

Identifying the risk factors for dry eye disease and selecting the most appropriate and effective treatments.…

Qualified person: Adnan Mir

Adnan Mir MRPharmS, quality manager, GlaxoSmithKline, was added to the Royal Pharmaceutical Society’s Qualified Person (QP) register on 29 September 2015. Having successfully passed the Joint Professional Bodies’ QP viva, he is eligible to be named as a QP on manufacturers’ au…

Developing new psoriasis treatment regimens for patients based on their clinical profile

Biologics and small-molecule drugs being developed to treat psoriasis are showing encouraging results, but high costs could limit their use.…

NHS Alliance finds 5.5% of GP appointments could be dealt with by a pharmacist

A report from NHS Alliance and the Primary Care Foundation estimates 5.5% of family doctor appointments could be dealt with by a pharmacist.…

What pharmacists should consider before moving to another country

Moving to a different country to practise pharmacy gives practitioners the chance to work in unfamiliar conditions, meet new people and immerse themselves in foreign cultures. But if you are thinking of relocating abroad, what should you think about before doing so?…

Pharmacist numbers increase globally, report finds

The number of pharmacists per head of population has increased in many countries around the world but there remains a shortage in low-income and middle-income nations, according to an analysis. …