Bringing high-quality diagnostics for COPD and asthma to north Wales As a pharmacist prescriber at a community diagnostic respiratory hub in South Denbighshire, North Wales, Kevin Parvin explains why the hub is needed and how it is benefiting patients.…
One in ten people with chronic pain could experience opioid dependence, suggest study results The pooled prevalence of dependence and opioid use disorder was 9.3% across 148 studies, but the researchers say high heterogeneity means the results should be “interpreted with caution”.…
How to assess mental health when prescribing An introduction to psychiatric history taking and how prescribers can identify opportunities for mental health intervention and referral.…
First gene-editing therapy recommended by NICE to treat people with beta thalassaemia NHS England said that around 460 patients aged 12 years and over could benefit from the treatment.…
NICE approves osteoporosis treatment that could benefit 14,000 people at high risk of fracture Abaloparatide will provide an alternative for women after menopause who have not responded to, or cannot tolerate, usual treatment options.…
Almost one-third of people on low-calorie diet programme in remission from type 2 diabetes mellitus, study results show Since its nationwide roll-out in May 2024, NHS England says more than 25,000 people have been referred to take part in the ‘Type 2 diabetes path to remission programme’.…
NHS to commission 50 pharmacies to offer RSV vaccinations from September 2024 NHS England will commission 25 pharmacy contractors in NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board (ICB) and a further 25 in NHS North East Essex ICB to provide the RSV community pharmacy pathfinder service.…
Latest Medicine, Ethics and Practice includes expanded sections on prescribing and valproate safety The 47th edition contains additional information on prescribing and patient safety to reflect the Society’s “ongoing commitment to high standards of professional practice”.…
Changes in migraine treatment: how new classes of drugs can provide additional options for patients and prescribers This episode of The PJ Pod looks at recent changes to National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guidance on the treatment of acute and chronic migraine and what pharmacists should expect from the new class of gepant drugs.…
More than 20,000 inhalers returned since November 2023 through recycling pilot Exclusive: Since its launch in November 2023, 20,400 inhalers have been returned through the ‘Re-Hale’ scheme, which operates across 78 locations in East Kent.…
