Concern over ‘inappropriate’ flu vaccine being given to people aged over 65 years An NHS regional flu lead has warned that patients aged over 65 years who have been given the QIVe vaccine should be recalled and possibly revaccinated.…
Oxybutynin is not suitable as over-the-counter medicine, say pharmacy bodies Pharmacy bodies say there is "mounting evidence" linking oxybutynin to cognitive decline and the progression of dementia.…
Migraine and epilepsy drugs promoted to under-18s as weight-loss aids on TikTok Exclusive: Social media platform removes posts after investigation by The Pharmaceutical Journal reveals that prescription-only drugs are being recommended to teenagers wanting to lose weight.…
Electrolyte disturbances: causes and management This article details the clinical presentations of the most common electrolyte disturbances and how to treat them.…
Immune-related cancer toxicities: what pharmacists need to know In this episode of The PJ Pod, we explore the side effects of cancer immunotherapy and consider what pharmacists can do to support patients throughout the course of their treatment.… Supported content
Advanced therapy medicinal products: a comprehensive overview for pharmacy professionals An overview of the clinical, institutional, regulatory, safety and economic considerations of advanced therapy medicinal products.…
‘Smart’ IV pumps could save hundreds of lives each year, say pharmacy researchers In a study of two large NHS trusts that used smart intravenous pumps, researchers found the devices may have averted 110 deaths in a year.…
Safety review launched into anti-epileptic medicine topiramate over fears of harm to unborn children The review was prompted by study results that showed there was a two- to four-fold increased risk of developmental disorders or learning difficulties in children exposed to topiramate before birth.…
Principles of drug use and management in pregnancy The principles of prescribing in pregnancy, including the management of COVID-19 infection in pregnant women and role of the obstetric clinical pharmacist.…
Government advisory body has 150 medicines on watch list for signs of misuse Exclusive: Responding to a freedom of information request, the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs has revealed its current watch list.…
