Pharmacists on dealing with medicine shortages
With medicine shortages continuing to be an issue for the foreseeable future, pharmacists share how they are managing patients’ conditions and expectations.
Chlorpromazine: from antihistamine to antipsychotic
While chlorpromazine’s use on people with schizophrenia has been overtaken by atypical antipsychotics, it is still used widely.
Telehealth medication reviews introduced
Pharmacists can now conduct funded medication reviews via video or teleconference, in a move that will bolster medicine safety as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
Limited evidence for medicinal cannabis in most mental health conditions
A systematic review and meta-analysis found little evidence that cannabinoids improve outcomes for common conditions such as anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other psychiatric disorders.
New FIP report on pharmacy vaccinations around the world
Pharmacy-based vaccinations have grown by nearly 30% globally since 2016, according to a recent survey from the International Pharmaceutical Federation.
The Y to Z’s of drug names
Ever wondered how ‘Zoloft’ got its zing? AP examines the world of pharmacological nomenclature to find out.













