One in ten people with chronic pain could experience opioid dependence, suggest study results The pooled prevalence of dependence and opioid use disorder was 9.3% across 148 studies, but the researchers say high heterogeneity means the results should be “interpreted with caution”.…
People with substance use disorders need more compassion from community pharmacy Several factors impact how services are delivered across integrated care boards that offer NHS Inclusion drug treatment services, making it increasingly difficult for people with substance use disorders to access the care they need when and where they need it.…
Pharmacists to be central in delivery of campaign to cut prescribing of high-risk pain medicines NHS Fife's 'Pain Talking' campaign is aimed at giving patients better control over chronic pain management and promoting non-medical treatment.…
Improving the management of uncontrolled asthma for adults in England: where do pharmacists fit? An overview of asthma management over the past ten years, including the role pharmacists play in delivering better outcomes for adults with asthma.…
NHS England sets target for 320,000 Pharmacy First consultations per month by March 2025 The updated primary care delivery plan also sets goals for the expansion of the community pharmacy blood pressure testing and contraception services.…
Case-based learning: chronic breathlessness in adults The causes and management of breathlessness in adults, with a focus on chronic breathlessness.…
Pulmonary hypertension: recognition, diagnosis and management An overview of the pathogenesis, recognition, diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary hypertension.…
Case-based learning: gastro-oesophageal reflux disease in adults How to recognise the signs and symptoms of this increasingly common gastric condition, using case studies to provide advice on medicines management.…
How has 2023 stacked up for the pharmacy sector? From pharmacy closures to Pharmacy First, 2023 has laid the foundations for a game-changing 2024. Here, we take a look back at the biggest headlines of the year.…
Digital therapeutics: integration in practice Digital therapeutics utilise technology to broaden treatment options available to patients for improved management of medical conditions.…
