Case-based learning: management of complex regional pain syndrome with a transdermal unlicensed medication This case study considers the use of unlicensed topical medications for chronic pain when commercial medications are unsuccessful.…
Compassionate medicine schemes help patients with cancer live better and for longer — why are they not more widely used? Use of unlicensed or off-label medicines for patients with cancer can extend survival or improve quality of life, but access remains patchy.…
‘Serious risk to patient health’ prompts urgent recall of teicoplanin powder Two batches of 200mg teicoplanin powder have been recalled, with pharmacists advised to contact patients who were issued them.…
‘Worrying’ rise in number of patients with a high anticholinergic burden Exclusive: Experts say the rise could be owing to the lack of contact between prescribers and patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.…
Dementia diagnosis more likely in patients taking multiple medicines, study results suggest Researchers found that as a patient came closer to a dementia diagnosis, patterns of polypharmacy were linked with particular medical conditions.…
Concern over ‘inappropriate’ flu vaccine being given to people aged over 65 years An NHS regional flu lead has warned that patients aged over 65 years who have been given the QIVe vaccine should be recalled and possibly revaccinated.…
Anticholinergic drugs and dementia: a causal link? The implications of changes to the regulation of oxybutynin in the UK and the case for deprescribing anticholinergics, such as this, to prevent cognitive adverse effects.…
Pharmacies could provide ‘wider range’ of vaccinations in overhauled NHS vaccination service, says PSNC NHS England expects "to develop a commissioning framework that enables an integrated approach to vaccinations in 2023/24".…
The role of circulating tumour DNA in guiding cancer treatment and future applications An overview of current and future applications of circulating tumour DNA in common solid tumours and the implications on treatment.…
‘They’re dangerous… but I already bought them’ — teenagers exposed to prescription weight-loss drugs on TikTok An investigation has revealed that social media posts promoting the use of diet pills are visible to users as young as 16 years old, prompting healthcare experts to warn of the potential harms.…
