Issue : The Pharmaceutical Journal, 31 January 2015, Vol 294, No 7847
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Drug driving law must not be a burden for patients
Patients taking medicines affected by new drug driving laws will need timely and accurate advice from pharmacists.
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No-blame culture should be fostered in pharmacy Subscription
Even though the requirement to name a community pharmacy in patient safety reports has been postponed, the sector must do more to improve the reporting of dispensing errors.
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Moderate drinking linked to lower risk of heart failure Subscription
In a study of 15,000 adults, those who consumed up to seven drinks per week in early-to-middle age had a significantly lower risk of developing heart failure compared with their teetotal counterparts.
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Aspirin inappropriately used for CVD prevention in just over 10% of cases Subscription
A survey of nearly 70,000 patients taking aspirin for primary prevention has found that, for the overall cohort, treatment was inappropriate in nearly 11.6% of cases.
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Dispensing: it’s time to let it go Subscription
If the aspirations of pharmacy fulfilling a clinical role integral to public healthcare is ever to be realised, community pharmacists must shift their focus away from dispensing and towards providing health services.
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Study shows how glucocorticoids tightly control the inflammatory response Subscription
IRAK-M, a key negative regulator of inflammatory pathways, may represent a new therapeutic target to suppress bacteria-induced inflammation, say researchers.
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RPS Scotland targets greater clinical role for pharmacy in 2015 Subscription
Business plan for 2015 sets out Royal Pharmaceutical Society Scotland’s ambitions for the Prescription for Excellence programme
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Study questions FDA warning over adverse cognitive effects of statins Subscription
In 25 placebo-controlled trials involving nearly 47,000 patients, adverse cognitive outcomes attributable to statins were rarely reported, researchers found.
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Drug shortages: it’s time for Europe to act Subscription
Unlike the United States, Europe has no plan for coordinated action to mitigate drug shortages.
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Tribute to Eugene Thomas Fitzpatrick Ball Subscription
My father passed away on 5 January 2014, aged 93. Eugene (Gene) registered in 1944 and worked for the whole of his working life for the Boots Company. A dedicated pharmacist, he nevertheless also brought to work his outside interests in photography and high-fidelity sound. This caused some consternation among his seniors when his Weoley Castle, Birmingham, branch outsold many larger branches in cameras and audio. Nevertheless, his prime focus was always the wellbeing of the patient.
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Employers urged to add RPS membership to pharmacy job descriptions Subscription
Group of London pharmacy employers says joining professional membership bodies can boost career development and improve patient care
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Eugene Thomas Fitzpatrick Ball dies Subscription
On 5 January 2015, Eugene Thomas Fitzpatrick Ball, aged 93, of 1 Oak Close, Harborne, Birmingham B17 9AW. Mr Ball registered with the Society in 1944. He left the Society in 2010.
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Peter Richard West dies Subscription
On 21 January 2015, Peter Richard West MRPharmS, aged 57, of 48 Oaklands, Guilden Sutton, Chester CH3 7HE. Mr West registered with the Society in 1979.
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Pamela Robertson Hall dies Subscription
On 23 January, Pamela Robertson Hall MRPharmS, aged 71, of High Widden, Pitmore Lane, Sway, Lymington, Hampshire SO41 6BW. Mrs Hall registered with the Society in 1965.
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Analysis questions value of primary prevention medication for reducing CHD deaths Subscription
Population-wide approaches to risk-factor control have had a far greater impact on the reduction of deaths from coronary heart disease than use of primary prevention medication.
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Use of NSAIDs associated with surgery complication Subscription
Use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in patients undergoing surgery may be associated with anastomotic leak at the surgical junction, research confirms.
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Maurice Slinger dies Subscription
On 27 November 2014, Maurice Slinger MRPharmS, aged 89, of Heathfield, Hobcote Lane, Oakworth, Keighley BD22 0RW. Mr Slinger registered with the Society in 1948.
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What is causing the delay to decriminalising dispensing errors? Subscription
Well hooray and alleluia! A ray of common sense pierces the clouds of officialdom. Now community pharmacists will not have to “dob themselves in” to the authorities until legal defences are put in place to counter the strict liability offence that arises when a dispensing error is made. I would like to claim my blog (The Pharmaceutical ...
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Human Protein Atlas reveals drug targets Subscription
The Human Protein Atlas shows the locations of almost 17,000 different proteins in the human body and could offer invaluable guidance for drug developers.
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Tattoo-based sensor could eliminate invasive glucose monitoring Subscription
A tattoo-based iontophoresis-sensor platform holds considerable promise for efficient diabetes management, say researchers.
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