People with MS in England to be given fampridine as patent expires Fampridine, taken twice daily, improves nerve signalling and walking speed in some patients with multiple sclerosis.…
The pharmacist’s role in optimising care for adults with trigeminal neuralgia This article offers an overview of the clinical features and pharmacological management of trigeminal neuralgia, as well as ways in which pharmacists can provide holistic care for patients.…
NICE approves atogepant for use during migraine attack Atogepant has been approved for patients who have tried at least two triptans, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and paracetamol for acute migraines, but they did not work well enough.…
Health news round-up: anaphylaxis, pain management in women’s health and Tourette’s treatment The Pharmaceutical Journal’s weekly summary of the important developments in pharmacy and health news you may have missed.…
CCA calls for migraine to be added to Pharmacy First A Company Chemists' Association and Pfizer UK report says that 1.25 million patients could be treated annually if the extra clinical pathway was added.…
Gabapentinoids found to increase risk of drug toxicity Researchers found that patients taking gabapentinoids with benzodiazepines were at double the risk of being hospitalised with drug poisoning, while combining the drug with opioids has a 30% increase in risk.…
Health news round-up: antidepressants, hospital admissions and rheumatology workforce A weekly summary of important developments in pharmacy and health news that you may have missed.…
Non-pharmacological interventions should be first step in managing chronic pain, guidance says The Scottish government has recommended that clinicians should offer non-pharmacological resources as part of personalised pain management plans, which may also include pharmacological management.…
Health news round up: AMR, pain and genitourinary cancers A weekly summary of important developments in pharmacy and health news that you may have missed.…
Health news round-up: cardiovascular disease, women’s health and the potential for new sepsis treatment A weekly summary of important developments in pharmacy and health news that you may have missed.…
