Lack of evidence raises questions on long-term PPI use
There is rising concern over the side effects of long-term proton pump inhibitor (PPI) use but limited evidence to warrant discontinuation, a literature review...
Lead-up to medicine error
Mr Sotirios Temopoulos had a medical history that included multiple myeloma with a myelomataus lesion in his cervical spine, in which he was prescribed...
2018 PSA Offshore Refresher Conference
Delegates from the 43rd annual PSA Offshore Refresher conference have recently returned from host city San Francisco, where they networked while learning about the...
Diclofenac associated with cardiovascular health risk
A 20-year population-based study has found the use of diclofenac for pain relief is linked to an increased risk of major adverse cardiovascular events...
Are your CPD activities up to date?
With the fast-approaching 30 September marking the end of the current CPD year, pharmacists should take stock of the progress of their CPD plans....
Pharmacists in GP surgeries: the UK perspective
The workforce issue facing general practice has been around for some time in the United Kingdom. Between 2007 and 2014, the GP clinical workload...
