Clinical Pharmacist’s monthly news round-up: the top 10 in the past month What has been happening in the world of pharmacy? Here’s our pick of must-read news from the past month.…
Orthostatic hypotension drug midodrine to be launched Midodrine hydrochloride (Bramox) is due to be launched in the UK on 29 July 2015 after obtaining marketing authorisation from the medicines safety regulator, its manufacturer has announced.…
Tracking down the optimum dose of exercise Prescribing physical activity could soon become as routine as prescribing drugs, and at least as beneficial.…
Researchers suggest indefinite anticoagulation for patients with unprovoked pulmonary embolism Research into the benefits of warfarin for patients who have suffered a blockage in a lung artery suggest that the anticoagulant should be administered indefinitely.…
Antihypertensive therapy may lower Alzheimer’s risk Researchers found taking antihypertensive medication may be associated with a decreased risk of Alzheimer’s disease.…
FDA approves new heart failure combination therapy The US Food and Drug Administration has approved a new drug for heart failure that has “overwhelming benefit” for patients, according to the researchers who trialled the medicine.…
Scotland brings in medicine card to avoid kidney injury after dehydration Pocket-sized patient information cards that warn patients to temporarily stop taking specific medicines if they have a dehydrating illness are being introduced across Scotland.…
Cangrelor approved for use in the United StatesCangrelor has been approved for use in adult patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention in the United States, following a decision by the US Food and Drug Administration.…
Failure to restart ARB therapy after surgery linked to higher mortality Researchers have identified a link between higher mortality and a failure to restart angiotensin receptor blocker therapy after non-cardiac surgery.…
Pharmacist prescribers improve blood pressure in hypertensive patients In a randomised controlled trial, pharmacist-managed patients were twice as likely to achieve their target blood pressure as control patients.…