Oxybutynin is not suitable as over-the-counter medicine, say pharmacy bodies Pharmacy bodies say there is "mounting evidence" linking oxybutynin to cognitive decline and the progression of dementia.…
Migraine and epilepsy drugs promoted to under-18s as weight-loss aids on TikTok Exclusive: Social media platform removes posts after investigation by The Pharmaceutical Journal reveals that prescription-only drugs are being recommended to teenagers wanting to lose weight.…
Advanced therapy medicinal products: a comprehensive overview for pharmacy professionals An overview of the clinical, institutional, regulatory, safety and economic considerations of advanced therapy medicinal products.…
‘Smart’ IV pumps could save hundreds of lives each year, say pharmacy researchers In a study of two large NHS trusts that used smart intravenous pumps, researchers found the devices may have averted 110 deaths in a year.…
Safety review launched into anti-epileptic medicine topiramate over fears of harm to unborn children The review was prompted by study results that showed there was a two- to four-fold increased risk of developmental disorders or learning difficulties in children exposed to topiramate before birth.…
Principles of drug use and management in pregnancy The principles of prescribing in pregnancy, including the management of COVID-19 infection in pregnant women and role of the obstetric clinical pharmacist.…
Government advisory body has 150 medicines on watch list for signs of misuse Exclusive: Responding to a freedom of information request, the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs has revealed its current watch list.…
MHRA to consider evidence on transgenerational effects of sodium valproate The regulator has asked the Commission on Human Medicines to look at data showing the transgenerational effects of sodium valproate in mice.…
MHRA seeking views on the safety of sodium valproate prescribing The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency's findings will inform discussions of the Commission on Human Medicines.…
Register of pregnant patients taking acne drug isotretinoin under consideration by NHS Digital NHS Digital clinical lead Paul Brown told delegates at the Clinical Pharmacy Congress that other high-risk medicines are also being considered.…