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Earlier diagnosis of lung cancer is critical for survival
The UK Lung Cancer Coalition (UKLCC) has published its report, Early diagnosis matters—making the case for the early and rapid diagnosis of lung cancer. Most […]
NHS Commercial Framework for Medicines consultation period open until 10 January 2020
The NHS Commercial Framework for Medicines industry engagement event took place in Manchester on 18 December 2019 and London on 20 December 2019. This event was […]
Specialised Commissioning is changing…
From February 2020, Specialised Commissioning will change to Specialised Medicine. Specialised Medicine will continue to provide key content on specialised commissioning to healthcare professionals and […]
Medicines Corner
Pharmacists from Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust focus on some of the key issues and challenges related to the use of specialised medicines
Generic HIV treatments permit cost savings, but their implementation can be complex
National spending on specialised services for the treatment of HIV is significant; in 2016/17, it was close to £540 million, of which antiretroviral treatment (ART) […]
The new Commissioning for Quality and Innovation indicator on antifungal stewardship
Antimicrobial stewardship is a healthcare system-wide approach to promoting and monitoring the judicious use of antimicrobials, such as antifungals, to preserve their future effectiveness.1 Such […]
Mexiletine: now licensed for myotonia, but what about arrhythmia?
Mexiletine is a sodium channel blocker, and was originally developed as an anticonvulsant drug.1,2 However, it was found to have anti-arrhythmic properties, and has been […]