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
Treatment and management of gout: the role of pharmacy Gout is a common form of arthritis but despite being easily treatable, often goes undiagnosed or undertreated. This article explains the causes and symptoms of gout and the treatment strategy required to therapeutically ‘cure’ gout through lifelong medication.…
COVID-19 booster campaign to begin on 12 September 2022 Pharmacy leaders have expressed concerns that reduced funding for COVID-19 boosters could make it more difficult for some community pharmacies to be part of the autumn booster programme.…
Pharmacies face restrictions on ordering chicken pox vaccine amid supply shortages Wholesalers have implemented ordering quotas for Varivax and Varilrix vaccines owing to limited supplies.…
UK is first country to approve bivalent COVID-19 vaccine The Spikevax Bivalent Original/Omicron by Moderna targets both the original strain of SARS-CoV-2 and Omicron variant.…
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.…
Children in London to be offered polio vaccine booster after virus found in sewage Poliovirus has been detected in the sewage of eight London boroughs.…
Developments in the management of anaemia and other complications in adults with chronic kidney disease An overview of updates to guidance on the management of chronic kidney disease and advancements in treatment for anaemia in patients with chronic kidney disease.…
Patients aged 50 years and over to be offered COVID-19 booster and flu jabs Following advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation, the government has confirmed eligibility for the COVID-19 booster jab, in addition to announcing plans to widen access to the NHS flu vaccine.…
Current and advanced therapies for chronic wound infection An overview of chronic wounds, including their physiology, causes and management options.…