How our integrated care system is taking steps to minimise the risks of sodium valproate North Central London Integrated Care System has piloted new guidelines and a local dashboard to ensure there is a safety net in place for females taking sodium valproate.…
Pharmacists can do more to bridge the safety gaps for people with learning disabilities People with learning disabilities are more likely to be taking multiple medicines, but labels are not designed with them in mind — it is time to pay more attention to this patient group’s needs.…
Second ADHD medication shortage leaves patients in ‘very difficult position’, pharmacists warn A medicine supply notification warned that atomoxetine 40mg and 60mg capsules will be out of stock until September 2023…
Special report: charting the rise in ADHD prescribing Despite a rise in people receiving treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in England, particularly adults, data show the condition continues to be significantly underdiagnosed.…
Reducing overprescribing and improving the health of patients with learning disabilities and autism Rizwana Dudhia shares how a project she initiated to prevent the prescribing of inappropriate medication improved the quality of life for patients with learning disabilities and autism.…
Medicated wafer to be approved for the treatment of frequent migraines on the NHS Rimegepant will be available on the NHS for patients who have tried at least 3 other preventative therapies, and have at least 4 and fewer than 15 migraine attacks per month.…
Alzheimer’s drug being considered by MHRA for UK approval If approved, experts say lecanemab would be the first Alzheimer's disease drug in the UK for nearly 20 years.…
Epilepsy charities call on government to immediately halt two-clinician sign-off for patients taking valproate A coalition of epilepsy charities has said the decision is "totally out of proportion to the risks to patient safety".…
Autism: identification, management and support Healthcare professionals need a robust knowledge of autism and the challenges faced by autistic individuals and their carers to provide effective support. Pharmacists can ensure medicines are used appropriately and make reasonable adjustments to provide equitable access to services.…
Scottish epilepsy medicines registry to deliver data by end of 2022 The Scottish government also said it was in talks with the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency to share its epilepsy data.…
