RPS consults on advanced curricula for critical care and mental health pharmacy Once finalised, the two new curricula will be add-on modules to the Royal Pharmaceutical Society's core advanced pharmacist curriculum, published in June 2022.…
How to talk to patients about starting antidepressants Antidepressants are a treatment option for depression, but there are many misconceptions about them. This article summarises what pharmacists should discuss with patients starting treatment.…
PJ view: Training for specialist mental health pharmacists must be used — and quickly With training and resources on offer, trusts should be jumping at the chance to make the most of pharmacists’ specialist knowledge on mental health care teams.…
Test your knowledge on mental health An opportunity to test your knowledge on a range of mental health conditions and interventions.…
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.…
