PJ, September 2021, Vol 307, No 7953

Thyrotoxicosis and hyperthyroidism: causes, diagnosis and management

The terms 'hyperthyroidism' and 'thyrotoxicosis' are often used interchangeably, but it is important for pharmacists to be able to differentiate between them as they may be involved in supporting pharmacological management of the conditions.…

Will ranitidine ever make a comeback? (audio)

We take a closer look at why all licenses for ranitidine were suspended and ask whether it is likely to ever make a comeback.…

Help us fight joint pain in community pharmacy — become a ‘PJ joint pain champion’

Are you a community pharmacist, pharmacy technician or pharmacy assistant interested in developing specialist expertise in the management of joint pain? We need you to join our exciting new working group.…

All pharmacists now eligible for free flu vaccination in England after U-turn

Additional funding has been set aside to allow for all "eligible primary care contractors" to be vaccinated against flu — including community pharmacy teams and locums — following pleas from the Royal Pharmaceutical Society and the Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee.…

Taking antidepressants long term reduces risk of relapse, UK study finds

At 52 weeks of follow-up, 39% of the patients who maintained their antidepressant therapy relapsed, compared to 56% of the patients whose therapy was tapered and discontinued.…

Boots to administer COVID-19 booster jabs from 55 pharmacies

The multiple will offer flu vaccinations at the same time as COVID-19 booster jabs "wherever possible".…

NHS prepares for antiviral deployment to treat COVID-19

Exclusive: Keith Ridge, chief pharmaceutical officer for England, is working with the government to decide the next steps for the deployment of oral antivirals to treat COVID-19 in the community.…

Angela Constance: ‘This is a public health emergency’

As the number of drug-related deaths in Scotland reaches peak levels, Scottish drugs minister Angela Constance discusses pharmacy's role in helping to stem the rise.…

Clostridioides difficile infection: management

A summary of the updates to National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guidance related to the management of Clostridioides difficile infection and the implications for pharmacy practice across primary and secondary care.…

Medicine deliveries to community pharmacies disrupted by fuel crisis

Despite some issues with fuel supply affecting pharmacies in parts of England, the Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee says “there currently appears to be no issue with supply of medicines into the country”.…