RPS in Scotland is calling for a pharmacist in every care home to ensure safe and appropriate use of medicines. Research has demonstrated that working as part of the multidisciplinary team, pharmacist-led medicine reviews in care homes leads to better health outcomes and an improved quality of life. RPS in Scotland’s report, Improving pharmaceutical care [...]
Many pharmacy students from the University of Nottingham attended the BPSA Eastern Area Conference in Leicester on 13th February, travelling on a coach arranged by the school. The conference was a great opportunity for the students to learn more about the about the profession as well as meet students from other schools. Our students took [...]
Mylan N.V. has announced that Mylan CEO Heather Bresch has been elected to serve as chair of the Generic Pharmaceutical Association's (GPhA) board of directors. GPhA is an association that represents the world's leading generic drug manufacturers and suppliers and plays a critical role in tackling key issues affecting the generics industry and shaping policies [...]
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) in Scotland and NHS Education Scotland (NES) have announced their 2016 joint seminar: One for all and all for one – shaping pharmacy practice for the future. Taking place in Stirling on 17th March, the seminar will bring together front line practitioners from all settings to share ideas and best [...]
Numark has announced two new courses in its strategic business programme, one in North West England and one in Northern Ireland. The programme supports and coaches Numark members to develop a robust and effective business plan to help increase their business potential and improve performance. Yvonne Tuckley, Numark’s Learning and Development Manager, said, ‘Independent pharmacists [...]
Children exposed to valproate in utero are at high risk of developmental disorders and congenital malformations. This week's Drug Safety Update from the MHRA signposts new communication materials for use by healthcare professionals. To further improve awareness of the risks of valproate in pregnancy MHRA are asking that you use the new communication materials to [...]
Tackling antibiotic resistance on only one front is a waste of time because resistant genes are freely crossing environmental, agricultural and clinical boundaries, new research involving the University of Strathclyde has shown. Analysis of historic soil archives dating back to 1923 has revealed a clear parallel between the appearance of antibiotic resistance in medicine and [...]
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced £1.5 million funding for pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) towards the extension of their plant in Irvine, creating 55 new jobs. The company will receive a Scottish Enterprise Regional Selective Assistance (RSA) grant to extend their Potassium Clavulanate (Clav) Plant, which produces penicillin. The Irvine facility has been expanded to [...]
Confusion between look-alike and sound-alike medication names accounts for up to one in four medication errors, threatening patient safety. A Swansea University led team of scientists decided to look into the main reason for this confusion Medication errors are particularly common in intensive care, paediatrics/neonatology, care of older adults, anaesthetics, and obstetrics. Errors can occur [...]
Third year pharmacy students at Robert Gordon University (RGU) had a chance to test their skills recently when a group of pre-school children paid them a visit to take part of a simulation exercise. Working in teams, students had to interact with a number of young children in order to develop essential skills in responding [...]
