The novel schizophrenia drug showing renewed potential for better outcomes A novel acetylcholine receptor drug has become the first new medicine to treat schizophrenia in decades. But even after gaining approval in the United States, experts are still conflicted on its benefits over current antipsychotic medicines.…
NICE approves gene-editing sickle cell therapy for NHS in England Exagamglogene autotemcel, also known as exa-cel, is now recommended for NHS use, reversing previous draft guidance.…
Recognition and management of delirium An overview of delirium, its symptoms and subtypes, including how to assess and diagnose, with an overview of non-pharmacological and pharmacological management.…
Pharmacists say more staff needed if Pharmacy First is to expand A survey carried out by the Pharmacists’ Defence Association has revealed that 93% of pharmacists have not seen a staffing increase since Pharmacy First was launched.…
MHRA warns of pulmonary aspiration risk for GLP-1 receptor agonists during general anaesthesia or deep sedation A review has found that all available data support a risk of pulmonary aspiration from glucagon-like peptide-1 or dual glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide receptor agonists, owing to their association with delayed gastric emptying.…
First minister says Pharmacy First will expand to cover more clinical conditions John Swinney’s comments came in a speech on improving public services and NHS renewal, delivered at an event at the National Robotarium in Edinburgh.…
Look out for PANDAS in the UK'Paediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorder associated with streptococcal infection' (PANDAS) is a neuropsychiatric disease found in children. The onset is sudden and is characterised by symptoms akin with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), such as tics and anxiety (including separation anxie…
New class of anticoagulant found to ‘overwhelmingly’ reduce bleeding events in patients with atrial fibrillation Experts say the results of this “exciting” two-year study of abelacimab “add to the growing evidence that inhibition of factor XI may preferentially impact thrombosis over haemostasis”.…
Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia: diagnosis and management An overview of how to diagnose, manage and monitor patients with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia, emphasising the important role of pharmacists.… Supported content
EMA safety committee to review link between semaglutide and rare eye condition The review will include data from clinical trials, post-marketing surveillance, studies on the mechanism of action and medical literature.…
