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Shicheng Guo @shihcheng.bsky.social · May 29

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 🧪

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NeoJNW @henlopen.bsky.social · May 30

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

White House Health Report Included Fake Citations

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Shicheng Guo @shihcheng.bsky.social · May 30

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 🧪

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PrescQIPP CIC @prescqipp.info · May 20

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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Robin Conibere @pharmrj.pharmsky.app · May 30

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

19. The importance of generalism in pharmacy with Helen Kilminster

Talking Meds - A PrescQIPP podcast · Episode

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CADeN | ReCAD @caden-recad.bsky.social · Mar 25

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:
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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 · May 18

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

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Clare Howard @clarepharmacy.bsky.social · May 18

www.thetimes.com/uk/healthcar... beautifully written. I ordered his book last week. What a guy.

What the chemist saw — overdoses, violence, tears, abuse

From a dead morphine user to patients angry about medicine shortages, Amit Dhand’s Leeds pharmacy was on the NHS front line. The pressure took him to breaking point

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The Pharmaceutical Journal @pharmaj.bsky.social · May 18

*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

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 · May 18

#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 · May 16

💚 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 · May 16

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 · May 18

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

pharmsky.app - get your community handle for Bluesky

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PharmSky @me.pharmsky.app · May 18

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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The Aural Apothecary @auralapothecary.pharmsky.app · May 7

Who’s coming to @cpcongress.bsky.social ?!

And pleased to announce a very special guest - @minnaeii.bsky.social !!

The Aural Apothecary @auralapothecary.pharmsky.app · Mar 19

Exciting news! We will be live at the next @CPCongress!

At our live shows we bring the best of the podcast to the stage. Stories, Conversations and Improvement Insights and a fantastic guest.

We promise something different and a fun and informative session. See you there!

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Steve the Chemist @stevechemist.bsky.social · May 7

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

The Aural Apothecary @auralapothecary.pharmsky.app · May 7

Who’s coming to @cpcongress.bsky.social ?!

And pleased to announce a very special guest - @minnaeii.bsky.social !!

The Aural Apothecary @auralapothecary.pharmsky.app · Mar 19

Exciting news! We will be live at the next @CPCongress!

At our live shows we bring the best of the podcast to the stage. Stories, Conversations and Improvement Insights and a fantastic guest.

We promise something different and a fun and informative session. See you there!

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CADeN | ReCAD @caden-recad.bsky.social · May 7

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 · May 6

NHS Pharmacy First Scotland
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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 · May 4

🚹 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:

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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Cathrine McKenzie FRPharmS @cathymac40.bsky.social · May 2

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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

A Review of Clinical Pharmacy Services in Adult Intensive Care Units: An International Cross-Sectional Study

Dear colleagues, We invite you to participate in our survey, "A Review of Clinical Pharmacy Services in Adult Intensive Care Units: An International Cross-Sectional Study," conducted by researchers fr...

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Pharmacy Practice + Business magazine @pharmacypractice.bsky.social · Apr 8

Canadian doctor and scientist wins Breakthrough Prize for discovery of hormone used in Ozempic, Mounjaro #pharmsky #medsky

Canadian doctor and scientist wins Breakthrough Prize for discovery of hormone used in Ozempic, Mounjaro

Dr. Daniel Drucker, an endocrinologist and a clinician-scientist at the University of Toronto and the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute at Sinai Health, shares the US$3 million prize with four co...

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Euan Reid @euanreid.pharmsky.app · Apr 8

Global trade friction sparked by Trump tariffs could put 85% of NHS medicines at risk, ministers warned.
#pharmsky

www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...

Trade friction from Trump tariffs could put supply of 85% of NHS medicines at risk

Ministers must treat medicines supplies as a ‘defence’ issue as it faces ‘hostile activity’ over the brewing trade war

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Amy Wieckowski @amywski.bsky.social · Apr 8

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

Euan Reid @euanreid.pharmsky.app · Apr 8

Global trade friction sparked by Trump tariffs could put 85% of NHS medicines at risk, ministers warned.
#pharmsky

www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...

Trade friction from Trump tariffs could put supply of 85% of NHS medicines at risk

Ministers must treat medicines supplies as a ‘defence’ issue as it faces ‘hostile activity’ over the brewing trade war

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Joanna Robertson @joanna-journals.bsky.social · Apr 9

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 · Apr 9

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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