Hay fever: OTC managementSubscription
More patients may seek advice on hay fever in the future since NHS England has advised GPs not to routinely prescribe products that are available over the counter for this condition.
Comment
We're grateful for the clarity, but the new pharmacy contract fails to fix our broken marketSubscription
The new community pharmacy contractual framework offers pharmacists some hope of a future, but the flawed Category M reimbursement system — which sees only wholesalers cashing in the chips — still needs to go.
Q&A
Keith Ridge: 'This is the most fantastic time for pharmacy ever'Subscription
England’s chief pharmaceutical officer speaks about being in the driving seat during one of the most crucial times for pharmacy.
CPD article
Endometriosis: symptoms, diagnosis and managementSubscription
Early diagnosis and multi-modal treatment is necessary to improve quality of life in adolescents and women with endometriosis.
Learning article
Case-based learning: cough Subscription
Most coughs are acute and self-limiting; however, it is important to understand when a cough becomes clinically significant.
Antibiotic treatment of Mycoplasma genitalium infectionSubscription
An overview of the 2018 guideline for management of this sexually transmitted infection in men and women.
Research
Prevention of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jawSubscription
Severe bone damage in the jaw occurs in some people as an adverse reaction to certain medicines commonly used in the treatment of cancer and osteoporosis. There are a range of settings where pharmacists can contribute to the prevention of this painful and difficult-to-treat condition.
Careers
A day in the life of a pharmacist working in aestheticsSubscription
Gemma Fromage explains why she decided to become a prescribing pharmacist and aesthetic practitioner, as well as what her role entails.
Six things to look for in a pharmacy preregistration placementSubscription
Preferencing the right training providers in Oriel will be one of the most important decisions for a future trainee to make. Here is what students should consider before making that choice.
Editorial
Returning The Pharmaceutical Journal to its rootsSubscription
How we are making The Pharmaceutical Journal bigger, better and greener.
Community pharmacy: the revolution has begunSubscription
The proposals put forward in the new community pharmacy contract require a major transition if the sector is going to reap the rewards.
News
Pharmacists warned to look out for 'drug-seeking behaviour' in NUMSAS patients
Community pharmacy representatives have warned pharmacists to look out for “drug-seeking behaviour” from patients accessing NUMSAS through NHS 111 Online.
Government tenders £25m contract for 'express freight service' to transport urgent medicines after Brexit
The Department of Health and Social Care is looking for bids on a contract to set up an “express freight service” ahead of the UK leaving the EU at the end of October 2019.
Drug manufacturer offers to pay NHS £8m to resolve CMA allegations of anti-competitive behaviour
A drug manufacturer has offered to pay the NHS £8m to resolve concerns around allegations of anti-competitive behaviour over the supply of a prescription drug.
NICE guidance on medical cannabis products criticised as 'restrictive and negative'
Draft guidance from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence on cannabis-based medical products has been described as “restrictive and negative” by a doctor who has campaigned for greater access to medical cannabis.
New tool developed to support decision-making on multicompartment compliance aids
Researchers have developed a decision tool to ensure that multi-compartment compliance aids are given only those patients who will benefit from them.
Pharmacist-led telephone triage leads to 50% reduction in same day GP appointments
A pharmacist-led triage pilot at a GP practice in London has led to a 50% reduction in the number of patients requiring a same-day face-to-face appointment with their GP.
Pharmacists granted iPad access to patient records in NHS Digital trial
NICE recommends aspirin for cancer prevention for the first time
Audit of antibiotics supplied by pharmacy urgent medicine scheme to be carried out by NHS England
Pharmacy technicians may take on greater role in dispensing under government proposals
MHRA has taken action against companies on FMD compliance
Pharmacists told flu vaccine deliveries will be delayed
Fewer than half of GPs will be able to receive patient flu data from pharmacy this autumn
Majority of patients not asked for consent before being switched to a biosimilar, survey finds
Research briefing
Pain or insomnia main reasons for cannabis use in those without medical certificateSubscription
Efficacy of tramadol reduced by concurrent use of some antidepressantsSubscription
Statin treatment associated with reduced risk of glaucomaSubscription
SGLT2 inhibitor lowers risk of kidney failure in type 2 diabetesSubscription
Concerns raised over non-medical alprazolam useSubscription
Books and Arts
Heartening documentary on the power of the sanitary padSubscription
A powerful short film documenting India’s revolution against the stigma of talking about menstruation.
Guide to prescribing children's medicine Subscription
Prescribing medicines for children: from drug development to practical administration, by Barker B, Turner M and Sharland M (eds).
