Widespread pharmacogenomic testing in psychiatry needs a stronger evidence base More research into the genomic factors influencing psychiatric medicines response is needed before widespread pharmacogenomic testing can be justified.…
More than 300 people took overdose of propranolol in one year, report reveals In the UK, 318 patients took an intentional overdose of propranolol in 2022/2023, of which 12 people died.…
Just over half of places filled on specialist mental health training for pharmacists Exclusive: The University of Bradford has confirmed that 55% of places were filled in the first year of its ‘Specialist mental health pharmacist training pathway’.…
FDA ‘evaluating regulatory action’ over link between GLP-1 receptor agonists and suicidal thoughts The US Food and Drug Administration said it had received reports of suicidal ideation in patients taking GLP-1 receptor agonists through its adverse events reporting system.…
Revisiting 2023: a look back at the year in pharmacy In this episode, The PJ team take a look back at 2023 in pharmacy before sharing their predictions for the year ahead.…
Learning and CPD: 2023 in review Here, we look back on some of the highlights from research and learning content published in 2023 by The Pharmaceutical Journal and celebrate the valuable contributions made by our expert authors and reviewers.…
Community pharmacies’ full potential is trapped in an iron cage of bureaucracy A community pharmacy mental health service piloted in Lincolnshire is funded on a flat fee, which the authors argue creates a service model that allows them to offer care regardless of the number of patients they see.…
Test yourself: the 2023 CPD and Learning quiz Assess your knowledge on topics ranging from infectious diseases, to professional skills, to cardiology, in our end-of-year CPD and learning quiz.…
‘Fewer patients than expected’ recruited in pilot of antidepressant new medicine service Between December 2022 and September 2023, 193 patients used the pilot service, according to data presented by NHS England's pharmacy integration lead.…
Eating disorders: identification, treatment and support Pharmacists are well positioned to identify the signs and symptoms of an eating disorder and can provide access to sources of help and support.…