2014: The Pharmaceutical Journal’s news in review Looking back at some of the biggest news stories from the past year. …
Targeting disease in the developing world A new report by the Access to Medicine Index finds that pharmaceutical companies influence access to medicines in developing countries through the development of innovative and adapted products, operating equitable pricing strategies and building local capacity.…
Helping people look younger as an aesthetics practitioner Independent prescriber and pharmacist Tejal Sangani opened her own aesthetics clinic, SaRivaa, in 2011. Here, she explains how her pharmacy background comes in handy.…
Q&A: Ebola pioneer looks to the future of drug development Microbiologist Peter Piot helped discover the Ebola virus in 1976. Now director and professor of global health at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, he shares his thoughts on the current Ebola epidemic and describes some of the challenges in bringing new medicines for neglected dise…
Pregnant women at risk of mental health problems need more support, says NICE Women with a history of mental health problems should receive additional support before, during and after their pregnancy, according to new NICE guidance.…
Risk of hyperglycaemia for diabetes patients using faulty insulin pensPeople with diabetes using insulin pens from a number of faulty batches manufactured by Owen Mumford are at risk of hyperglycaemia.…
E-cigarettes can be effective smoking cessation aids, Cochrane review suggests E-cigarettes that contain nicotine can help people quit smoking long-term or reduce the number of cigarettes they smoke compared with products that do not contain nicotine, say Cochrane reviewers.…
Watch your health: could health-tracking technology help reduce NHS burden? Many people might have received a health-tracking watch or bracelet for Christmas. Jessica Bartlet explains why they are useful tools for individuals and, potentially, the NHS.…
Pharmacists’ registration exam set to become more clinical in 2016 The General Pharmaceutical Council has announced plans to make the assessment papers that pre-registration pharmacists take to qualify more clinical in focus.…
Initiative seeks to protect patients from acute kidney injury If you have not yet heard of sick day rules for reducing patients’ risk of acute kidney injury (AKI), you probably will soon.…