The efficacy of ocrelizumab for multiple sclerosis

This summary will present the most up to date findings from a recent Cochrane review.1 Background It is estimated that a total of 2.8 million people...

New guidelines establish safe opioid deprescribing practices

Creating a tailored, individualised approach is the key to helping patients safely deprescribe from opioids.

FODMAPs and the healthy gut

The acronym ‘FODMAPs’ is used to describe types of short-chain carbohydrates (sugars) that are poorly absorbed in the small intestine of some individuals. Learning objectives...

Pharmacists can help to lessen the impact of period pain

While most women experience primary dysmenorrheoa (period pain), a recent longitudinal study has revealed the extent of its impact on the academic, social and...

Choosing wisely: Complementary medicines

As the saying goes, ‘You’ve got to know when to hold ’em, and know when to fold ’em.’ Complementary medicines may also be called ‘traditional’...

Medicine safety – the importance of health literacy

Communication is key to ensuring patient health literacy.