Zoledronic acid ‘patient card’ would reduce risk of bone tissue deathUse of a patient reminder card has been recommended by a committee of the European Medicines Agency to minimise the risk of jaw osteonecrosis associated with zoledronic acid.…
Pharmacists invited to enter awards recognising innovative pharmaceutical care The Pharmaceutical Care Awards 2015 recognise pharmacists and their teams who have improved patient care through better use of medicines.…
Global agency seeks US$1bn to support people caught up in humanitarian crisesThe World Health Organization wants to raise more than US$1bn to meet the health needs of millions caught up in Syrian and other crises.…
Goserelin protects against ovarian failure in women treated for breast cancer Research suggests that the gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist goserelin can help protect against ovarian failure in women treated for breast cancer.…
OTC and dietary products are the most common cause of drug-induced liver injury Drug-induced acute liver failure is uncommon, but over-the-counter products and dietary/herbal supplements are its most common causes, find researchers.…
Healthcare professionals urged to share information about patients’ medicines Information about a patient’s medicines should be shared by health and social care staff when that person moves from one care setting to another, urges new guidance.…
Rheumatologists want to see system in place to track efficacy and safety of biosimilar products The British Society of Rheumatology (BSR) wants patients to register with its evidence database to track the efficacy and long-term safety of new biosimilar products.…
Paracetamol use linked with cardiovascular risk and other adverse events Researchers have discovered a consistent dose-response relationship between paracetamol use and risk of mortality or cardiovascular, gastrointestinal or renal adverse events.…
Clear and concise information on drug interactions ‘Stockley’s drug interactions 2015 pocket companion’, edited by Claire L Preston.…
Pharmacists in India to alert customers to maximum price they can be charged for medicines Medicines regulators in India have put forward proposals to ensure that consumers know the maximum price that they should be charged for certain medicines.…
