Therapeutic intervention

Government advises chief pharmacists to coordinate aid between trusts amid radioisotope shortage

According to a national patient safety alert issued on 25 October 2024, the radioisotope shortage stems from a combination of technical issues and essential maintenance work.…

NICE overturns decision on blood cancer treatment elranatamab

Elranatamab is now recommended as a fourth-line treatment for relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma, according to updated guidance from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence.…

Migraine: pathophysiology, recognition and management

An overview of the pathophysiology, diagnostic criteria and licensed and emerging treatment options for the management of migraine.…

Test your knowledge of cardiovascular disease

This CPD and learning quiz can help you assess your knowledge of cardiovascular disease and related health issues.…

‘Rapid-dispersal’ naloxone wafers to be developed in £12m government scheme

Developed by King's College London, the wafers will disintegrate within seconds and can easily fit into a wallet.…

‘Every minute counts’: taking a national approach to time-critical medicines

Despite various initiatives to tackle the problem, safety incidents linked to the late administration of medicines, or medicines that have been omitted entirely, have remained stubbornly high for decades. A national focus may finally deliver a solution.…

NICE lifts restrictions on myeloma treatment teclistamab in final draft guidance

The updated guidance recommends the monoclonal antibody for anyone with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma who has received three or more lines of treatment and whose myeloma has progressed.…

Pharmacists to improve provision of palliative care medicines under proposed five-year strategy

The Scottish government has set out plans to provide better access to high-quality palliative care by 2030, as well as the provision of clear medicines information for patients and their families.…

Pharmacist-led cardiovascular disease interventions provide highest return on investment, says NHS report

The report measured return on investment over five years of a range of interventions, including smoking cessation, cardiovascular disease and substance abuse.…

Cardiac chest pain: identification, referral and management in primary care

Chest discomfort is a common symptom with several possible causes. This article outlines how pharmacists can differentiate symptoms and identify when patients are likely to be experiencing myocardial ischaemia.…