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UKCPA conference: Pharmacy service cuts hospital admissions

A domiciliary pharmacy service in Exeter has prevented 62 hospital admissions in a six-month period.

14 Dec 2015 , 1 Min Article

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Gastrointestinal

UKCPA: Vedolizumab and IBD

A new monoclonal antibody has been licensed for the treatment of IBD.

26 Nov 2015 , 1 Min Article

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Prescribing

Approach to antibiotics needs to improve

There is much to do to meet the new NICE guidance on antimicrobial stewardship, says the UKCPA.

21 Oct 2015 , 1 Min Article

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Pain relief

Treating neuropathic pain

Looking at the potential for abuse of pregabalin and gabapentin.

21 Sep 2015 , 1 Min Article

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Nutrition & weight management

UKCPA Viewpoint: weight loss surgery

The effects of bariatric surgery on drug administration explained.

12 Aug 2015 , 1 Min Article

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Pre-reg exam: all change

We explain the main changes to the pre-reg exam, due to be introduced next year.

15 Jul 2015 , 1 Min Article

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Gastrointestinal

IBD and mesalazine

Pharmacists can do more to help IBD patients

01 Mar 2015 , 1 Min Article

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CNS conditions

Dimethyl fumarate in MS

These are exciting times in the treatment of multiple sclerosis

24 Feb 2015 , 1 Min Article

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UKCPA conference round-up

The UKCPA residential symposium was held at the Nottingham Crowne Plaza Hotel towards the end of last year

06 Feb 2015 , 2 Min Article

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Oral Care

Miconazole gel and warfarin

Pharmacists need to take the interaction between oral miconazole gel and warfarin much more seriously

06 Feb 2015 , 1 Min Article

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Pregnancy & baby care

Valproate in pregnancy

Women need to be made aware of the risks of taking valproate during pregnancy

21 Dec 2014 , 1 Min Article

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Gastrointestinal

Worrying rise in CDI

There is increasing evidence to suggest that community-acquired Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) rates are rising

01 Nov 2014 , 1 Min Article

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