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Shicheng Guo @shihcheng.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

GLP1-RAs may improve psychiatric outcomes in obesity & diabetes. Meta-analysis of 14 trials: enhanced QOL & cognition. PMID:40366681, JAMA Psychiatry 2025, @JAMAPsych doi.org/10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2025… #Medsky #Pharmsky #RNA #ASHG #ESHG 🧪

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NeoJNW @henlopen.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

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

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White House Health Report Included Fake Citations

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Shicheng Guo @shihcheng.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

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 doi.org/10.1056/NEJMoa2504544 #Medsky #Pharmsky #RNA #ASHG #ESHG 🧪

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PrescQIPP CIC @prescqipp.info · 20/05/2025

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

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CADeN | ReCAD @caden-recad.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

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...

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Emergency Department Programs to Support Medication Safety in Older Adults

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluates whether any emergency department–based medication programs for adults aged 65 years and older are associated with lower adverse process or clinical o...

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Paulb @paulb3964.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

If anyone knows the author or can post a guest link that’d be good.

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The Pharmaceutical Journal @pharmaj.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

*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

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Net zero: progress on reducing the environmental impact of medicines

In October 2020, the NHS became the first healthcare system in the world to commit to a net-zero target1. The Health and Care Act 2022 strengthened this commitment, placing new duties on integrated…

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British Journal of Anaesthesia @bjajournals.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

#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

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PrescQIPP CIC @prescqipp.info · 16/05/2025

💚 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

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Helen Hương Kilminster @hpillminster.pharmsky.app · 16/05/2025

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

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PharmSky @me.pharmsky.app · 18/05/2025

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

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PharmSky @me.pharmsky.app · 18/05/2025

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The Aural Apothecary @auralapothecary.pharmsky.app · 07/05/2025

Who’s coming to @cpcongress.bsky.social ?! And pleased to announce a very special guest - @minnaeii.bsky.social !!

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Steve the Chemist @stevechemist.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

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

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CADeN | ReCAD @caden-recad.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

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.

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Euan Reid @euanreid.pharmsky.app · 06/05/2025

NHS Pharmacy First Scotland @publichealthscot.bsky.social #pharmsky www.publichealthscotland.scot/publications...

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.

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Patients Association @patients-association.org.uk · 04/05/2025

🚹 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:

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Men's Health Strategy for England: call for evidence

This call for evidence is seeking the views of the public, as well as health and social care professionals, academics, employers and stakeholder organisations to inform a Men’s Health Strategy for…

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Amy Wieckowski @amywski.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Just when I thought shortages couldn’t get any more dire. We ain’t seen nothing yet. #pharmsky

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Joanna Robertson @joanna-journals.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

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!

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Rob O’Connell PharmD, BCCCP, BCEMP @empharmd-rob.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

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

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Therapeutics Initiative (TI) @drug-evidence.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

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

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Dr Allen Shaughnessy: 'Medicine is Awesome'

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European Medicines Agency @ema.europa.eu · 28/02/2025

📢 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

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Rob Davies @wrexhamrob.pharmsky.app · 28/02/2025

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

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Sarah Jones @sarahjpharm.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

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

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Samantha Quaye @mrsquaye.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

Do you know someone in community #pharmacy who goes above & beyond? Consider nominating them for a Training Matters Recognition of Excellence Award Deadline: 4th April roeawards.co.uk #PharmSky

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The Recognition of Excellence Awards – The Recognition of Excellence Awards

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Royal College of Pharmacy @rc-pharm.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Join us on Monday 10th March at 7pm to find out about timings and plans in the run up to the forthcoming Special Resolution Vote (SRV) and our aspirations for a new Royal College of Pharmacy: ow.ly/Gy7Z50V8gKr Find out more about the proposals: ow.ly/xuqC50V8gKn

Royal Pharmaceutical Society
What could the future look like for RPS as a royal college?
Monday 10 March 2025 | 7pm - 8pm | Online event

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KASIC @kasic.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

Antibiotics Not Working? Go Broader? Not so Fast! Check out this week’s KASIC pearl to learn about The Clinically Non-Responding Patient ➡️ kymdro.org/kasic/?p=8192 #IDSky #AntimicrobialResistance #antimicrobialstewardship #rxsky #pharmacy #FOAMed #NPs #PAs

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😱 Spooky SpectreKILLoquy 🔪 🩸 @caulimovirus.bsky.social · 24/04/2024

Doing med recs when there are several load-bearing drug-drug interactions:

Simpsons three stooges syndrome with multiple germ models trying to squeeze through a door but getting stuck, with the germs labeled risperidone
benadryl
ritalin
soma
olanzapine
ativan
St. John's wort

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Steve the Chemist @stevechemist.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Always a good listen for all prescribers (punchy & pragmatic)

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Kevin Fernando @drkevinfernando.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

#SGLT2is are therapeutic titans but no drug is without harm My #SGLT2i resources to ensure benefits outweigh harms: 🎯 Patientfacing YouTube videos youtube.com/@drkevinfern... 🎯 @medscape.com Primary Care #Hacks www.medscape.co.uk/viewarticle/... @goggledocs.bsky.social @pharmrj.pharmsky.app

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Drug and Alcohol Dependence Reports @drugalcreports.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

High-intensity interval training (HIIT) may protect against ethanol-induced (i.e., alcohol) kidney damage by reducing inflammation & oxidative stress, according to a new DADR study with 30 male rats. Learn more here: buff.ly/3X6uwM8 #PsychSciSky #AddictionSci #DrugSky #ScienceSky #PharmSky

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TRAstonDrs @castltrastondrs.medsky.network · 19/02/2025

#Medsky🧪 #neurosky #drugdiscovery #pharmasky #Epilepsy is a common 🧠 disorder, characterized by spontaneous recurrent seizures, with associated neuropsychiatric & cognitive comorbidities and increased mortality. Although people at risk can often be identified,

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GoggleDocs @goggledocs.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

A ☕ a day helps keep the cirrhosis away❓ 🔹 78mg+ daily linked to ⤵️ liver fibrosis risk in #T2D, prediabetes & normoglycemia 🔸 Effect independent of BMI, SES, etc... 🔹 T2D strongest benefit 🔸 No evidence that fancy oat milk lattes offer extra 😉 👉 ☕✅ @pharmrj.pharmsky.app 🔗 ggdocs.co/vcwmxp

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Caffeine intake associated with a lower risk of liver fibrosis in different glucose status

To investigate the prevalence of liver fibrosis, and the association between caffeine intake and fibrosis in populations with different glucose metabo…

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Betsy Hirsch, PharmD (TLOAS) @ebhirsch.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

‼️The @idsainfo.bsky.social cUTI guideline 📄 draft is now available for public comment🗣️! This version has been reviewed by 15+ orgs & revised according to extensive feedback provided to us. www.idsociety.org/practice-gui... UTIsky IDsky Medsky PharmSky

Screenshot of IDSA cUTI guideline open for public comment

Draft of IDSA cUTI guideline showing steps to follow for selection of therapy

Figure 2 flowchart showing stepwise assessment of IV to PO switch and duration of therapy

Figure showing old vs new definition of uUTI, cUTi, and acute pyelonephritis

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Anthony Lau, PharmD BCPS @alaurx.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Some places prioritize time to antibiotic for sepsis, aiming for broad-spectrum IV antibiotics within 1 hr. This 1-hr timeframe is also used as a metric. But, data on 3-hr mark is already conflicting & achieving the 1-hr goal can be likely challenging 😨 #medsky #pharmsky #EMsky #MedEd #nursesky

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ACCP ID PRN @accpinfdprn.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Have you seen the news?! 🥳 The long awaited cUTI guidelines are up for comments! 🤓📚 🔗: www.idsociety.org/practice-gui... Check it out & be sure to get your comments in by March 19, 2025 @ 5pm! #IDSky #PharmSky

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Complicated Urinary Tract Infections

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TRAstonDrs @castltrastondrs.medsky.network · 20/02/2025

#Medsky🧪 #OBGynSky #ReproSky #Endometriosis, marked by uterine-like tissue (the endometrium) growing outside the organ, affects nearly 10 % of reproductive-age women. It causes severe pelvic pain & sometimes infertility, there is no cure for the disease. Treatment focuses on symptom management.

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Amy Wieckowski @amywski.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Ditto pharmacists. The brightest in the profession are bleeding out into private pharma at an alarming rate #pharmsky

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PrescQIPP CIC @prescqipp.info · 20/02/2025

In tomorrow's #TalkingMeds @jonathanunderhill.pharmsky.app and @lucypgeridoc.bsky.social discuss prescribing statins and the risks and benefits of using numbers from sites like GP Evidence. Find out more here: www.prescqipp.info/our-resource... @juliantreadwell.bsky.social

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Jane Shanahan @janeshanahan.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

The NEW British Geriatrics Society website is now live. @gerisoc.bsky.social Join a special interest group, see the Meds Optimisation SIG.Free frailty course, multiple modules, self paced, access to many free things. #Carehomes #pharmsky www.bgs.org.uk/welcome-to-t...

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Welcome to the new BGS website! | British Geriatrics Society

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Anthony Lau, PharmD BCPS @alaurx.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Most people now have good protection from vaccines & past infection. Herd immunity offers additional protection. With no clear benefit & probably more potential harm from drug interactions (w/ CYP substrates), most pts do not need Paxlovid... #medsky #pharmsky #EMsky #IDsky #MedEd #covid 2/

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cinderella is holding a wand and saying `` you 're immune ! ''

ALT: cinderella is holding a wand and saying `` you 're immune ! ''

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Anthony Lau, PharmD BCPS @alaurx.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Still get asked about Paxlovid for covid at times. Most pts don’t need it especially post-vaccination. EPIC-SR trial showed no significant benefit in reducing hospitalizations or deaths. With lower covid morbidity & immunity from vaccines & different strains, Paxlovid offers little to no benefit☹️ 1/

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