Repeated use of antibiotics increases inflammatory bowel disease risk, study suggests Patients aged 40 to 60 years who had been prescribed antibiotics showed the highest risk for inflammatory bowel disease.…
John Midgley (1937–2022)On 3 August 2022, John Midgley, aged 85 years, of Hyde, Cheshire. Mr Midgley joined the Society in 1961 and became a Fellow of the Society in 1992.…
Automated device linked with better glycaemic control in type 2 diabetes patients In a small trial, participants spent more time in the target glucose zone when using the fully automated system than when on standard insulin therapy.…
Switching antidepressants: advice and practicalities In the right circumstances, changing to a different antidepressant can improve the chances of successfully treating depression. This article outlines when switching medicines may be appropriate and how to select a strategy that reduces risk to the patient.…
Draft NICE guidance says statins can now be considered for people at lower risk of cardiovascular disease The draft guidance advises prescribers to discuss how to manage all other modifiable cardiovascular disease risk factors before offering statin treatment.…
Nearly three-quarters of pharmacy staff considered leaving profession in the past year, finds RPS survey The proportion of pharmacy staff who have thought about leaving their role or the profession has significantly increased over the past year, from 32% in 2021 to 73% in 2022.…
Long service of membersThe Pharmaceutical Journal is marking long service of members by publishing the names of Members and Fellows of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society who reached 50, 60 or 70 years of continuous membership in 2022. Members wishing to have their contact details forwarded to any of these people should a…
Next-generation antivirals: targeting COVID-19 Many of the antivirals trumpeted as turning points in the COVID-19 pandemic have not proved as effective as first expected, but researchers are hoping that a second generation of antivirals will provide better protection — with fewer side effects.…
Patient safety alert issued as hospital pharmacists report oxygen cylinder shortages The National Patient Safety Alert states that "there is a need to conserve oxygen cylinder use to ensure a robust supply chain process".…
Pharmacy teams could visit community and faith groups to cut health inequalities, says Royal Pharmaceutical Society A position paper published by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society suggests how organisations can work together to address health inequalities.…
