Medical conditions

How safe are GLP-1s?

As the use of weight-loss drugs continues to increase, there has been a rise in documented side effects. But what are the serious and unwanted effects of these drugs, and is Yellow Card reporting capturing enough information?…

Health news round-up: medicines in pregnancy, new cardiovascular research and a surprising study on coffee and atrial fibrillation

Senior clinical reporter Joanna Robertson summarises some important developments in health news you may have missed from this week.…

Pharmacy First data included in AMR report for first time

The most dispensed antimicrobials through the Pharmacy First service in its first 11 months to December 2024 were phenoxymethylpenicillin, nitrofurantoin, flucloxacillin and amoxicillin.…

Diagnosis and management of aortic disorders

An overview of the different types of aortic aneurisms and dissections, as well as the management strategies used to prevent rapid progression and reduce risk of life-threatening complications.…

Voice of the Voiceless: co-produced materials to help reduce stigma for people receiving opioid substitution treatment in pharmacies

This project brought together opioid substitute treatment (OST) recipients, researchers from the University of Bristol, Bristol City Council, Bristol Drugs Project, Developing Health and Independence, and Harm Reduction Mothers2Mothers. In 2025, we co-produced a booklet with graphic designer Michael…

New chronic heart failure guidance: what does it mean for practice?

In this episode of The PJ Pod, we explore the main changes and implications for practice from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence’s chronic heart failure guidance update.…

Rapid review finds no clear link between autism and paracetamol in pregnancy

Seven of the nine reviews concerning maternal paracetamol use during pregnancy warned against inferring a causal link, researchers found.…

Chronic kidney disease: impacts, challenges and pathways to improvement

An overview of how advancements in detection and treatment approaches can improve management of chronic kidney disease and improve health inequalities.…

Taskforce says pharmacists should be able to train in more specialist ADHD roles

The NHS England board-commissioned ADHD Taskforce has also recommended that prescribing pharmacists could provide further services that would cut NHS waiting times.…

Tips for effective lipid management consultations for secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease

Practical advice for pharmacy teams on how to provide long-term support for patients, improve adherence and achieve target lipid-levels.…