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Little is known concerning how extensively drugs are prescribed to newborns in different neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). A new British Journal…

BJCP article: Use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) was associated with an 18% increased risk of atrial fibrillation – an irregular,…

The British Pharmacological Society has signed an open letter sent by the Campaign for Science and Engineering (CaSE) to the Prime Minister, Theresa…

A new study reveals that acetaminophen use and over-dosing rise in cold/flu season in the United States, primarily due to increased use of…

A new British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology study indicates that methylphenidate, a central nervous system stimulant approved to treat attention…

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The British Pharmacological Society today welcomed the publication of a report into the "Prevalence and Economic Burden of Medication Errors in the…

In a large ethnically diverse group of patients seen at a community-based Veterans Affairs practice, cure rates for chronic hepatitis C were lower for…

Prior studies have suggested that non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may be linked with higher cardiovascular risks, but few have assessed…

A growing demand exists for nutraceuticals, which seem to reside in the grey area between pharmaceuticals and food. The products are thought to…

Children should not be considered ‘small adults’ when it comes to prescribing medications, but it can be difficult to determine the right dosage of a…

Blog

Read the opinions, perspectives and insights from our members in the blog. 

Despite 60 years having passed since his death on June 30th, 1965, the work of John Gaddum is no less relevant now than it was then. As a founding…

Pharmacology 2025: Working towards greener conferences

Conferences bring our scientific community together, but they also have an impact on the…

Blink and it will be Pharmacology 2025!

Home to Queen’s University Belfast, this city is a hub for research and education in the pharmaceutical…

Pharmacology Matters

Read the latest articles from Pharmacology Matters, the Society's free digital magazine. 

Alan Daugherty completed a BSc in Pharmacology at Sunderland Polytechnic and received his PhD and DSc in Pharmacology from the University of Bath.…

Now Open: PharmaComedy Competition

Our first-ever PharmaComedy competition is now open – and the deadline is fast approaching!

This is your chance…

Undergraduate Pharmacology writing competition 2025/26

Now open: Undergraduate Pharmacology Writing Competition


Our first undergraduate…

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