Codeine linctus would qualify for reclassification to a prescription-only medicine, minutes reveal Exclusive: The Commission on Human Medicines concluded that, owing to evidence of incorrect use and abuse of codeine linctus, it meets a criterion for reclassification to a prescription-only medicine.…
Kumar Prabhudas (1959–2022)On 24 December 2022, Kumar Prabhudas MPharmS, aged 63 years, of Enfield, Middlesex. Mr Prabhudas registered with the Society in 1982. …
Draft NICE quality standard says adults stopping antidepressants should be supported to taper the dose slowly The draft guidance says tapering antidepressants will help to reduce withdrawal effects and long-term dependence.…
Supporting recently qualified hospital pharmacists: advice for the first few years An overview of how newly qualified hospital pharmacists can be supported to grow their knowledge and competence during the initial stage of their career.…
Desflurane to be decommissioned by NHS England by ‘early 2024’ NHS England said that desflurane, which has the highest global warming potential of all anaesthetic gases, will only be used in "exceptional circumstances".…
‘Urgent’ action required to reduce level of harm from valproate, says patient safety tsar Exclusive: NHS England is still around halfway off its target to reduce the number of female patients on sodium valproate.…
Two major drug manufacturers pull out of voluntary repayment arrangements with UK government A spokesperson for the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry said companies are struggling to justify being part of the voluntary scheme.…
Bernard Coffman (1928–2022)On 25 February 2022, Bernard Coffman, aged 93 years, of Manchester. Mr Coffman registered with the Society in 1952.…
New RPS director for Scotland appointed Laura Wilson, who is currently policy and practice lead for the Royal Pharmaceutical Society in Scotland, will take up the role of director on 23 January 2023.…
How attending a summer school on the impact of COVID-19 influenced my practice A summer school shed light on experiences of COVID-19 in other European countries, leading Shane Kailla to take home some valuable lessons about how he approaches his own pharmacy practice and career.…
