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Prescribing dilemma: clozapine prescribing in prison

The third article of our new prescribing dilemmas series, exploring real-world dilemmas that pharmacist prescribers encounter in clinical practice.…

Scottish community pharmacies trialling oral contraception initiation service

The service offers a variety of oral contraception that can be prescribed, including the progesterone-only pill or combined oral contraception.…

Over 40% of people with cystic fibrosis have experienced significant health problems resulting from PERT shortage

A survey carried out by the Cystic Fibrosis Trust revealed that 20% of patients are losing weight owing to a shortage in pancreatic enzyme replacement therapies.…

Smoking cessation drug to be provided on NHS three years after its withdrawal over carcinogen concerns

NHS England says generic varenicline could help more than 85,000 people stop smoking each year.…

Hidradenitis suppurativa: identification, symptoms and management

How to recognise the signs and symptoms of this chronic skin condition, with advice on pharmacological management.…

Kidney stones: symptoms, diagnosis and management

Kidney stones are a source of significant patient morbidity. Pharmacists can have an impact in identifying, triaging and supporting patients with the management of this condition.…

Statin prescribing in England at record high, show NICE data

Figures show that atorvastatin prescribing increased from 4.2 million people in 2022/2023 to 5.0 million people in 2023/2024.…

Medicines regulator receives 46 reports of hospitalisations linked to weight-loss drugs

As of 16 August 2024, the MHRA had received 5,073 reports of common gastrointestinal reactions related to GLP-1 RA use, of which 46 reported hospitalisation of the individual.…

Test your knowledge of cardiovascular disease

This CPD and learning quiz can help you assess your knowledge of cardiovascular disease and related health issues.…

Government-funded trial will test psilocybin as treatment for opioid use disorder

The project is one of four funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research aimed at cutting harm from illegal drugs.…