‘Deep concern’ over ‘not fit for purpose’ draft NICE guidance on chronic pain Experts in pain medicine have said they are “deeply concerned” with the “confusing” terminology used in the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence’s draft guidance on chronic pain.…
Draft NICE guidance advises against the use of gabapentinoids and benzodiazepines for sciatica Gabapentinoids, oral corticosteroids and benzodiazepines should not be offered to patients with sciatica, according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence.…
‘Unprecedented demand’ for OTC painkillers as COVID-19 outbreak spreads The owner of LloydsPharmacy has said there is “unprecedented demand” for over-the-counter painkillers as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.…
A day in the life of a chronic pain pharmacist Once developed, chronic pain can last a lifetime, but Peter Farley, a chronic pain pharmacist, believes that there is scope to mitigate this.…
Little evidence to inform pharmacological paediatric migraine prevention, review finds There is limited evidence available to support the efficacy of prophylactic pharmacological treatments in the prevention of paediatric migraines, a systematic review has concluded.…
Opioid prescribing in Wales increases by 30% in a decade Opioid prescribing in Wales has increased by 30% in the past decade, according to figures published by the Welsh government.…
Losing faith: the patients waiting years for specialist pain treatment Delays in accessing pain services in some parts of the country mean that people with chronic pain are struggling to cope.…
Opioid use offers limited benefits for patients with osteoarthritis Opioids offer only small benefits in terms of pain and function in osteoarthritis and do not improve quality of life or depression, research presented at the 2019 American College of Rheumatology annual meeting has suggested.…
Top five infographics of 2019 Medicines-related harm is an issue close to the hearts of all of those who work in pharmacy, making our infographic on medication errors the most popular of 2019.…
How to support patients with acute pain in community pharmacy Patients often use their pharmacy as the first point of call for advice on the management of acute pain. This article outlines how to conduct a patient-centred acute pain consultation using a shared-decision making approach.… Supported content
