MHRA announces new valproate licensing rules Valproate must no longer be prescribed to women or girls of childbearing potential unless they are on a pregnancy prevention programme, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has said.…
Regular health checks needed for older people with learning disabilities to reduce late diagnosis, NICE says Older people with learning disabilities should have annual health assessments to help monitor their health more effectively, according to new guidance from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence.…
NICE publishes new guidance to help with diagnosing Lyme disease The National Institute of Health and Care Excellence has published new guidance on diagnosing and treating Lyme disease.…
NICE publishes updated guidelines on stop smoking services The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence and Public Health England have published updated guidelines on stop smoking interventions and services.…
The Chief Pharmaceutical Officer’s Clinical Fellow Scheme: from the inside With applications for the 2018 Chief Pharmaceutical Officer’s Clinical Fellow Scheme closing on 9 April, pharmacists in the UK are encouraged to consider this unique opportunity to expand their professional skills…
Using home blood pressure monitoring in hypertensive pregnancies could reduce hospital visits Home blood pressure monitoring can reduce the number of hospital visits for pregnant women with hypertension, without compromising maternal and pregnancy outcomes.…
Getting to know the chief pharmaceutical officer’s clinical fellows — Naveen, Stephen and Emma Are you thinking of applying for the Chief Pharmaceutical Officer Clinical Fellow Scheme? The clinical fellows from 2017–2018 give insight into their experiences and encourage those interested to apply.…
Multiple myeloma drug approved for use within the Cancer Drugs Fund The proteasome inhibitor ixazomib, marketed as Ninlaro, has received approval for use within the Cancer Drugs Fund for patients with multiple myeloma.…
Online programme recommended by NICE for adults with depression The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has recommended an online and mobile programme for adults with mild to moderate depression to be trialled…
Sore throats need pain relief, not antibiotics Healthcare professionals should tell patients that most sore throats do not need antibiotics, say Public Health England and NICE…
