Community pharmacy cholesterol testing pilot expands across east London Under the scheme, pharmacies use a seven-minute test to assess patients’ cholesterol levels and offer an estimate of their risk of heart problems over the next ten years.…
Management of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy Pharmacological treatment approaches for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, including pharmacogenomic considerations for first-in-class myosin inhibitors.…
Embedding pharmacist-led lipid optimisation clinics in cardiac rehabilitation Cardiology pharmacist Niharika Duggal shares how her integrated care system launched a pilot project in Coventry and Warwickshire to tackle the gap in cardiovascular disease care.…
Managing patients with cardiorenal metabolic disease An overview of the pathophysiology of cardiorenal metabolic disease, medication optimisation strategies and the role of the pharmacist in medication management and patient education.…
Two forms of modified-release propranolol out of stock until 2026 Alerts issued by the Department of Health and Social Care and the Scottish government recommend that clinicians should consider a switch to immediate-release tablets.…
Diagnosis and management of aortic disorders An overview of the different types of aortic aneurisms and dissections, as well as the management strategies used to prevent rapid progression and reduce risk of life-threatening complications.…
New chronic heart failure guidance: what does it mean for practice? In this episode of The PJ Pod, we explore the main changes and implications for practice from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence’s chronic heart failure guidance update.…
Health news round-up: cardiovascular research special Senior clinical reporter Joanna Robertson summarises some important developments in health news.…
NICE names pharmacists as part of heart failure multidisciplinary team for first time The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence’s updated guidance for chronic heart failure has also introduced medicines earlier in the treatment pathway.…
Reimbursement for NHS Mounjaro dispensing confirmed for September 2025 Community Pharmacy England has reached an agreement with the Department of Health and Social Care to ensure that pharmacy owners are not dispensing at a loss.…
