Researchers have identified a brain mechanism that could be a drug target to help prevent tolerance and addiction to opioid pain medication, such as morphine, according to a study by Georgia State University and Emory University. The findings, published in the Nature journal, Neuropsychopharmacology, in August, show for the first time that morphine tolerance is [...]
Pharmacy Research UK (PRUK) has published its inaugural annual research report, which highlights the impact its funding and researchers have had since PRUK’s launch in 2012 and throughout 2015. The report also takes the opportunity to share with readers its vision for the future. Since its launch, PRUK has awarded nearly £1.2 million to support research capacity building [...]
During a visit of Professor Dr Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol from Thailand to the UCL School of Pharmacy, research achievement and graduate training needs in the area of natural product science and biodiversity research were discussed. Professor Dr Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol from Thailand visited the UCL School of Pharmacy and [...]
BMJ Open has published the results of a systematic review focused on public health interventions delivered by community pharmacies, which concludes that commissioners should consider using community pharmacies to help deliver public health services. 19 studies, which explored the effectiveness of community pharmacy-delivered interventions for weight management, smoking cessation and the misuse or excessive consumption of alcohol [...]
PharmAlliance, the research, education and practice partnership between three of the world’s most highly-regarded schools of pharmacy – Monash University, University College London and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill – has announced its first round of grant funding. Established in March last year, the alliance enables the partners to pursue new educational, [...]
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 [...]
Eisai and Charles River Laboratories have announced that they have signed a collaboration agreement which will see Charles River scientists work at Eisai's research and development facilities in Hatfield, UK. The collaboration will involve Charles River supporting Eisai scientists from Japan, USA and the UK on a range of synthetic and medicinal chemistry projects, including those seeking novel treatments for neurological diseases. [...]
As part of its ongoing commitment to progressing cancer research, Pfizer has announced that it will collaborate with Breast Cancer Now as part of its Europe-wide Breast Cancer Now Catalyst Programme. Pfizer is the first to collaborate with Breast Cancer Now on this new breast cancer research programme. The programme is based on a collaborative [...]
How quickly should a drug be withdrawn from the market if it causes harm? It sounds like a simple question, but the answer depends on where you live, Oxford University researchers have found. A systematic review led by Dr Igho J. Onakpoya from Oxford University's Nuffield Department of Primary Health Care Sciences looked at 462 [...]
Pharmacy Research UK (PRUK) and the British Oncology Pharmacy Association (BOPA) have announced a new funding partnership for 2016 to allow pharmacists in oncology and haematology pharmacy to undertake research. The BOPA-PRUK Research Awards will support projects in translational and health service research related to oncology and haematology pharmacy with a focus on patient benefit and provide a [...]
