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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.…

UK would struggle with emergency response to antimicrobial infection epidemic, MPs warn

The House of Commons Public Accounts Committee also said that inappropriate prescribing of antibiotics in primary care is “too high”, with an estimated 20% of antibiotic prescriptions deemed unnecessary.…

Community pharmacies in 2024/2025 administered highest number of flu vaccinations outside of pandemic

Of the 4 million flu vaccinations delivered by community pharmacies in England during the 2024/2025 flu season, data show that 11% were administered in the most deprived areas.…

Case-based learning: understanding and managing levetiracetam-induced psychiatric symptoms

This article highlights the psychiatric adverse effects of levetiracetam, emphasising the importance of recognising these effects rather than attributing them to an organic diagnosis.…

How we reduced polypharmacy by 1.6 medicines per patient in a care home

A pharmacist-led study revealed statistical significance in the reduction of medicines and anticholinergic burden, following structured medication reviews in care home patients.…

NICE recommends ‘breakthrough’ therapy for blood cancer

Belantamab mafodotin combination therapy is a second-line treatment option for multiple myeloma that could benefit around 1,500 people.…

MHRA publishes ‘world first’ decentralised manufacturing guidance

The guidance will inform the manufacture of medicines with a short shelf-life or highly personalised medicines at sites within or in close proximity to hospitals.…

UK issues first guideline on post-exposure prophylaxis for syphilis

The British Association for Sexual Health and HIV has highlighted research that shows how doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis reduces syphilis cases by 80%.…

Bipolar disorder in adults: symptoms, diagnosis and management

A detailed overview of the different types of bipolar disease and treatments.…

Walk-in flu vaccine finder for community pharmacy to be launched for 2025/2026 flu season

NHS England said the “flu walk-in finder” was developed in response to patient feedback that complained of restrictions to the national booking service and a lack of information on clinic times.…