Regulators

MHRA approves orforglipron weight-loss pill

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency said its approval of orforglipron makes the UK the first country in Europe to authorise the medication.…

NICE recommends heart drug aficamten with simultaneous MHRA approval

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence said that aficamten is likely to be as effective as mavacamten in treating obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, with “fewer monitoring scans to find the right dose”.…

MHRA report finds insufficient data on bladder anticholinergics dementia risk

The regulator also said limitations observed in several studies revealed that a “small increased risk” of dementia related to the use of bladder anticholinergic medicines cannot be ruled out entirely.…

NHS England seeking provider for pharmacy technician clinical training

The training is aimed to ensure that pharmacy technicians “maximise their capability in the delivery of extended clinical services” and support patient safety.…

MHRA approves first lower-carbon pressurised metered dose inhalers for asthma

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency said that the new versions of the Clenil Modulite 100mcg and 200mcg asthma inhalers have a lower carbon footprint compared with older propellants.…

Post-finasteride syndrome: pharmacists must lead the conversation on patient safety

We would not accept a tooth-whitening procedure that carried a risk of suicide, persistent sexual dysfunction and irreversible neurological harm. Why is it being accepted with finasteride?…

Health news round-up: coffee, ADHD prescribing, and GLP-1s and hair loss

The Pharmaceutical Journal’s weekly summary of the important developments in pharmacy and health news you may have missed.…

Everything you need to know about clinical trial legislation changes

Clinical trial legislation has been overhauled to speed up set-up times and include a broader range of healthcare professionals, but what do the reforms mean for patients and pharmacists?…

Independent pharmacies less likely to pass GPhC inspection, analysis finds

Study authors also found that pharmacies that offered vaccinations were more likely to pass their General Pharmaceutical Council inspection, regardless of ownership size.…

What the UK’s new clinical trials regime means for pharmacy practice and patient safety

Pharmacists will be central to the impact of the new clinical trial regime, which is aimed to streamline regulatory timelines.…