Pharmacotherapy

More than 20% increase in pharmacists working in pharmacotherapy over past five years

The Scottish government said that the number of pharmacy technicians working in pharmacotherapy has increased by almost 90% since 2021.…

Paediatric arrhythmias: pathophysiology, types and pharmaceutical management 

While many arrhythmias in children are harmless, it is vital to distinguish between the different types to ensure that potentially harmful ones are identified early and treatment plans are optimised for the patient.…

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.…

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.…

How we implemented a successful pharmacotherapy service across Scotland

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has also introduced pharmacist support workers and is offering training places and early years posts for the first time.…

Most GP practices have ‘partial access’ to pharmacotherapy service in Scotland

Nearly 1,000 pharmacy staff were recruited into the Scottish pharmacotherapy service between April 2018 and March 2022.…

Health boards given £80m to offer more pharmacy support in general practice

In addition to providing greater pharmacy support, the Scottish government has announced that the funding will be used to provide increased nursing support and access to physiotherapy.…

Additional £28m for primary care in Scotland may be used to accelerate recruitment of GP pharmacists

Exclusive: Critics argue that pharmacy should have been specifically mentioned in the funding announcement, owing to the impact additional winter pressures could have on pharmacy services.…

Pharmacy staff recruitment into general practice should be paused, say negotiators

Representatives for the pharmacy sector in Scotland are calling for “a temporary stop to the recruitment of pharmacy workforce to GP primary care support roles”.…

Pharmacotherapy of STEMI: a review of international guidelines

A review of four international guidelines on pharmacotherapy for ST-elevation myocardial infarction, from symptom onset to secondary prevention treatment.…