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The British Pharmacological Society is a signatory of a letter in support of primate research, which was published in the Guardian yesterday (13…

Clinical pharmacology

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Recent research points to the importance of a molecule called relaxin-3 in the brain, with effects on various processes and behaviors such as mood,…

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Cardiovascular

A potent chemotherapy drug can be life saving for children with cancer, but a new review highlights how it can have long-lasting negative effects on…

It can be challenging for regulators to keep up with advances related to medical drugs and devices. A new analysis and editorial published in the

A new study questions the effectiveness of using pictogram message on the labels of anxiety and sleep medications that interfere with driving – an…

The Society is a global community at the heart of pharmacology, with over 3,500 members from over 60 countries. Our members are the heart of our…

A recent analysis indicates that adding new therapies called anti-PCSK9 antibodies to other lipid-lowering treatments can help patients lower their…

A new review examines the potential of antioxidant approaches for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s…

Blog

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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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