GLP1-RAs may improve psychiatric outcomes in obesity & diabetes. Meta-analysis of 14 trials: enhanced QOL & cognition. PMID:40366681, JAMA Psychiatry 2025, @JAMAPsych https://doi.org/10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2025.0679 #Medsky #Pharmsky #RNA #ASHG #ESHG 🧪
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/29/w...
Conspicuous by their absence: rigor, evidence-based facts, transparency, gold-standard science, and identity of authors. Other than that a tight and tidy report reflecting Bobby’s version of the truth.
#MedSky #pharmsky
New NEJM study finds that as-needed use of albuterol-budesonide in mild asthma (age ≥12) reduces severe exacerbations vs. albuterol alone. PMID:40388330, N Engl J Med 2025, @NEJM https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJMoa2504544 #Medsky #Pharmsky #RNA #ASHG #ESHG 🧪
If you've used technology and data to boost medicines optimisation, you could win a #PrescQIPP2025 Award.
Find out more and apply here: www.prescqipp.info/community-re...
@brianmackenna.bsky.social @healthinnovnetwork.bsky.social @coachingchemist.pharmsky.app @nhsdorset.bsky.social
Listen to @pcpa-uk.bsky.social's very own @hpillminster.pharmsky.app on the @prescqipp.info Talking Meds Podcast with @jonathanunderhill.pharmsky.app here➡️ pcpa.co/HelenPOD #PharmSky #MedSky
SR: emergency department initiatives to improve med. safety in older adults.
Interprofessional teams (pharmacist-led med reviews, geriatrician teleconsultations), clinician education and decision-support tools contribute to increased #deprescribing & reduce PIM use:
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
If anyone knows the author or can post a guest link that’d be good.
*Net zero: progress on reducing the environmental impact of medicines*
In our latest feature, #EmmaWilkinson looks at NHS net-zero progress and why some experts argue that there needs to be more focus on medicines waste and disease prevention
#NHS #netzeroNHS
#Diuretics play a key role in critical care management of fluid overload. This narrative review provides an overview of their mechanisms of action, indications during critical illness and side effects #CritCare
💚 Today's #TalkingMeds sees @jonathanunderhill.pharmsky.app talk to @minnaeii.bsky.social about sustainable medicines and the Greener Pharmacy Toolkit 🧰
🎧 Listen here: www.prescqipp.info/our-resource...
@pharmdeclares.bsky.social @greenerpractice.bsky.social @stsftrust.bsky.social @rpharms.com
If you ever wondered what I’m like to work with…
Here’s an example of me being me.
Also known as a “feeder” in the team.
Food is life for me!
Happy FRIDAY people 🦋
#GPPharmacist #PharmSky
Hi #pharmsky community those of you who are using the pharmsky.app domain for handles may be getting an "invalid handle" on your profile due to a database error on the website which should now be fixed. If the "invalid handle" doesn't right itself in the next few hours you may need to reset it
Hi #pharmsky community those of you who are using the pharmsky.app domain for handles may be getting an "invalid handle" on your profile due to a database error on the website which should now be fixed. If the "invalid handle" doesn't right itself in the next few hours you may need to reset it
Who’s coming to @cpcongress.bsky.social ?!
And pleased to announce a very special guest - @minnaeii.bsky.social !!
Can't wait to find out Minna's 3 choices for the Aural Apothecary Formulary, Library and Playlist , aswell as her Medicines journeys so far and planned..... @minnaeii.bsky.social
It’s official: we are partnering with @deprescribeus.bsky.social to welcome you in Montréal for the next International Conference on Deprescribing!
Mark your calendars for Apr 27-29, 2026!
Follow us to stay informed about ICOD2026, including the call for abstracts and registration details.
This regular release by Public Health Scotland (PHS) presents information on the number and characteristics of patients accessing NHS Pharmacy First Scotland and Community Pharmacy Unscheduled Supply (CPUS) services. Pharmacy First Scotland enables community pharmacists to advise and provide treatment for a range of common self-limiting conditions. CPUS enables community pharmacists to provide patients with up to one prescribing cycle of their repeat medicines and appliances, where obtaining a prescription has not been possible. 35% of the Scottish population (1,895,836) used Pharmacy First Scotland in the most recent 12 months reported (October 2023 to September 2024). The number of people using Pharmacy First Scotland at least once each quarter increased by 60% in the three years from 464,363 in July - September 2021 to 743,121 in July - September 2024. This trend can be seen in both males and females, and across all age groups and deprivation quintiles. Of the 743,121 people accessing the service in the most recent reported quarter, 62% were female. The highest rate of Pharmacy First use was in the 0-9 years age group (205 per 1,000 population in the most recent quarter). This has been the case since reporting began. Use of Pharmacy First Scotland can be seen across all levels of deprivation in the population. In the most recent quarter reported, 45% of patients lived in the two most deprived quintiles.
NHS Pharmacy First Scotland
@publichealthscot.bsky.social
#pharmsky
www.publichealthscotland.scot/publications...
🚹 The Government is developing a Men’s Health Strategy for England and they want to hear from you.
Whether you're affected by men’s health issues, or work in health, research, or policy, share your experience:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Dear Intensive pharmacist, please complete our short international survey . This one for pharmacists, more coming for pharmacy team, including pharmacy technicians #bepartofresearch @markborthwick.bsky.social @chrisremmington.bsky.social and team
Canadian doctor and scientist wins Breakthrough Prize for discovery of hormone used in Ozempic, Mounjaro #pharmsky #medsky
Global trade friction sparked by Trump tariffs could put 85% of NHS medicines at risk, ministers warned.
#pharmsky
www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...
Just when I thought shortages couldn’t get any more dire. We ain’t seen nothing yet. #pharmsky
The Pharmacist is on BlueSky! 🦋
UK community / GP / PCN pharmacists - give us a follow ➡️@thepharmacistnews.bsky.social
And please spread the word with your #PharmSky networks!
Nothing better than a little EM Conference sim (made even better when our pharmacy residents join in!)
Todays case: Pediatric crashing asthmatic
What’s your approach in these patients???
#EMRx #PharmSky #EMSky
Missed our "Medicine is Awesome" TI #BestEvidence webinar? bit.ly/3tBy2z7
Tempering our use of medical interventions through "medical nihilism"
Speaker: Dr. Allen Shaughnessy
#MedEd #CME #antidepressants #FOAMed #mentalhealth #depression #deprescribing
📢 EMA recommends 4️⃣ new 💊 for approval, including:
☑️ 1 medicine to treat an ultra-rare genetic skin disease
☑️ 1 medicine to treat #cancer
www.ema.europa.eu/en/news/meet...
#PublicHealth
Another great @auralapothecary.pharmsky.app episode, Medicines, story telling ( yes one long awaited of a train journey of @coachingchemist.pharmsky.app & inspiring random meetings) . Medicine and social prescribing inBristol, & North Wales , formulary drug choice, career anthem & book
I've been a bit concerned the comms on the RPS proposal to become a Royal College have so far been largely focused on process, with not enough vision. I'm hoping this webinar will go some way to laying out the vision. Do attend, especially if you are an RPS member with a vote. #Pharmacy #PharmSky
