Combination immunotherapy for advanced melanoma gets early approval from NICE The immunotherapy combination nivolumab/ipilimumab has been recommended for patients with advanced malignant melanoma, according to draft guidance from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). The approval means that patients in England and Wales will be the first in…
Once-a-day suncreams may not offer long-lasting protection The SPF level of once-a-day suncreams fell by 74% after six to eight hours, according to the results of a test carried out by Which?…
FDA approves injectable psoriasis drug The US Food and Drug Administration has approved an injectable treatment, ixekizumab (Taltz; Eli Lilly), for adults with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis. …
No evidence for hydrolysed infant formula in allergy prevention Researchers find no protective effect of hydrolysed formula against allergic and autoimmune disease, conflicting with international guidelines.…
Antibiotics not effective for children with infected eczema Researchers conclude less severe eczema infection can be treated with topical steroids and emollients…
Patients taking isotretinoin for acne may not need monthly blood tests Patients who receive oral isotretinoin for acne do not need to be monitored with monthly blood tests, say the authors of a meta-analysis. …
Developing new psoriasis treatment regimens for patients based on their clinical profile Biologics and small-molecule drugs being developed to treat psoriasis are showing encouraging results, but high costs could limit their use.…
Proton pump inhibitors linked with low risk of lupus, says UK regulator Proton pump inhibitors have been linked with rare cases of subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus, according to a drug update issued by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency.…
Actinic keratosis gel linked with allergic reactions and shingles Picato gel, used to treat actinic keratosis, has been linked with shingles, severe allergic reactions, eye injuries and skin reactions when used incorrectly, the FDA warns.…
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.…
