Liver diseases

Medicines derived from UK blood plasma distributed to NHS hospitals for ‘first time in a generation’

More than 250,000 litres of plasma from UK donors have been sent to human protein product manufacturer Octapharma to produce NHS medicines for the first time since a 1998 ban.…

HRT alternative could cause serious liver injury, manufacturer warns

Astellas Pharma has warned that exposure to fezolinetant should be avoided in women at higher risk for liver disease and that early identification of potential liver injury was “essential”.…

People with substance use disorders need more compassion from community pharmacy

Several factors impact how services are delivered across integrated care boards that offer NHS Inclusion drug treatment services, making it increasingly difficult for people with substance use disorders to access the care they need when and where they need it.…

Primary biliary cholangitis: diagnosis and management

Primarily affecting women, primary biliary cholangitis is a progressive condition that can result in end-stage liver disease.…

Liver cancer: screening, diagnosis and management

An overview of hepatocellular cancer, including diagnosis and the available treatment options.…

Dose adjustments of antimicrobials in patients with hepatic impairment

An overview of appropriate dosing of antimicrobials in patients with hepatic impairment.…

Liver function tests: indication and interpretation

This article describes the liver function tests, aiming to support pharmacists in using them and in interpreting their results.…

Medicines management in adult patients undergoing liver transplantation

Medication regimes for patients undergoing liver transplantation can be complex, meaning pharmacists must consider how best to optimise medicines and manage side effects.…

Case study: primary biliary cholangitis management with obeticholic acid

This article considers how a patient with primary biliary cholangitis should be managed, following non-response to ursodeoxycholic acid.…

A day in the life of a liver intensive therapy unit pharmacist

Sara Sawieres details a typical day as lead pharmacist for the liver intensive therapy unit at King’s College Hospital.…