Pharmacology

Case-based learning: nutrition and feeding considerations for hospitalised neonates

When neonates are faced with feeding constraints, it is important that pharmacists work effectively within the multidisciplinary team to improve decision-making and provide effective support for mothers and families.…

Pharmaceuticals from marine sources: past, present and future

An overview of why marine natural products are an attractive prospect for future drug discovery, including history of the field, successes in the clinic and challenges associated with gaining clinical approval.…

Sepsis: diagnosis and management

How to manage suspected sepsis to minimise risk to patients while supporting efforts to improve antimicrobial stewardship.…

Best practice for medicines use in neonates

An overview of pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic considerations when treating neonates, and the impacts on drug absorption, metabolism and elimination.…

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.…

Rheumatoid arthritis: management

An overview of the medicines used for symptom control and disease modification, with consideration given to non-pharmacological approaches that support management of rheumatoid arthritis.…

NICE recommends drug treatment for long-term insomnia

Daridorexant has been recommended as a second-line treatment for long-term insomnia by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence.…

Children and young people with asthma: pharmacological management and monitoring

The second of our two-part series on asthma in children and young people outlines pharmacological management and appropriate monitoring of the condition.…

How to advise women on the safe use of medicines while breastfeeding

Pharmacists should understand the pharmacokinetic principles influencing a drug’s passage through breast milk to confidently promote breastfeeding as an important public health measure.…

Should we be genetic testing before prescribing analgesics?

Managing pain is difficult because there are various factors that can influence how it is perceived, but pharmacogenomic testing may be able to help fine tune pharmaceutical interventions.…