Skip to content

News

Read up on the latest news stories from the Society and beyond, all within the world of pharmacology.

Search & filter

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…

Press releases

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. 

My experience as a pharmacology student attending P2025

Hey, I’m Lewis, a 4th Year Pharmacology undergraduate student at the University of Edinburgh.…

Blog by Dr Cleodie Swire, in collaboration with Professor Catriona Waitt, and Dr Anita Banerjee from the BPS Medications in Pregnancy and…

Part 2: PGx is the study of how genetic variations influence a person’s response to medicines, being efficacy or safety. The goal of CERSI-PGx, led…

Pharmacology Matters

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

Dr Hashir Aazh, Audiologist 
Director, Hashir International Institute, London, United Kingdom
President, 4th World Tinnitus Congress and 15th…

 

Dr. Shoebul Haque is a dynamic young pharmacologist currently serving as an Assistant Professor of Pharmacology at Era’s Lucknow Medical College…

Stay up to date

Subscribe to our newsletter for updates on meetings & events, editor's picks and journal news, career opportunities and training & workshop announcements. 

Subscribe to our newsletter