Urological agents

Kidney stones: symptoms, diagnosis and management

Kidney stones are a source of significant patient morbidity. Pharmacists can have an impact in identifying, triaging and supporting patients with the management of this condition.…

Draft NICE guidance recommends ‘at-home’ pill for advance prostate cancer

The National institute of Health and Care Excellence says up to 40,000 people in England could benefit from relugolix (Orgovyx; Accord).…

Phosphodiesterase 5 receptor (PDE5) inhibitors similarities and differences: a non-prescription medicine perspective

Introduction Phosphodiesterase 5 receptor (PDE5) inhibitors have had a significant impact on the treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED), with the introduction of drugs like sildenafil citrate (Viagra®), tadalafil (Cialis®), and vardenafil (Levitra®). In 1998, Pfizer launched the first PDE…

First-in-class antibiotic provides effective treatment for UTIs, trial results suggest

Gepotidacin showed non-inferiority to nitrofurantoin in one trial and superiority in another.…

Overactive bladder syndrome: risk factors, diagnosis, management and medicine optimisation in older people

An overview of the symptoms, management and treatment for overactive bladder syndrome in older people.…

Benign prostatic hyperplasia

Symptoms and management options for this common urological condition.…

Oxybutynin to remain prescription-only medicine, following MHRA consultation

The medicines regulator said "overwhelming responses" to its consultation contributed to its decision against reclassification.…

NICE says more evidence needed for newer UTI point-of-care tests

Several newer point-of-care tests were not recommended in latest guidance from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, in which it concluded that more research needs to be carried out on their accuracy.…

Testosterone deficiency: diagnosis, assessment and treatment

Male hypogonadism can significantly affect health and quality of life; however, diagnosis and management can be challenging.…

Managing the symptoms of overactive bladder

Overactive bladder can be distressing and embarrassing. Understanding the symptoms, diagnosis and evidence-based management can significantly improve quality of life.…