NHS England to review guidance for pain management in ketamine users following patient death The Dorset coroner expressed concern that there were no prescribing guidelines for analgesia in patients with ketamine bladder syndrome who continue to take the drug.…
UK study to look at semaglutide for alcohol addiction and obesity The four-year trial will aim to help “guide future care” for alcohol-related liver disease and obesity in the UK.…
Hepatic encephalopathy: diagnosis and management An overview of the pathophysiology of hepatic encephalopathy, including risk factors, clinical symptoms and pharmacological management options.…
NICE approves seladelpar for primary biliary cholangitis Around 3,700 people in England will be eligible to receive a new treatment that could delay progression of primary biliary cholangitis and reduce itching.…
Best practice for patients taking oral glucocorticoids An overview of the considerations for oral glucocorticoid use, including interactions, side effects and sick day rules.…
Test your knowledge of musculoskeletal conditions Our self-assessment quiz on musculoskeletal conditions covers the more common disorders that pharmacy staff may encounter, from arthritis and gout to carpal tunnel syndrome.…
JAK inhibitors: risks and safety principles An overview of the mechanism of action of Janus kinase inhibitors, as well as the risks and common side effects of their use in treating chronic inflammatory disorders.…
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.…
Prescribing dilemma: high-cost biologics in moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis This real-world dilemma explores how individual funding requests may need to be considered for patient-centred care in the case of high-cost biologics.…
Norovirus and strategies for infection control How to recognise the signs and symptoms of norovirus infection, with an overview of pharmacy’s role in its management.…
