Pharmacology Matters archive (2008-2018) - British Pharmacological Society

Pharmacology Matters launched in 2008 and has transitioned over time from a printed magazine to an online PDF, to its current online format.

For articles from 2019 and later, visit the Pharmacology Matters homepage and use the filters for the year and month you are interested in. For articles from 2018 and earlier, please see the links to the PDFs below.

Pharmacology Matters - November 2018 Articles featured in this issue include:The core curriculum shaping pharmacology; Work experience models at King’s College London; Mentoring opportunities at the Social Mobility Foundation; Researcher development; ‘The Pain Divide’ in the North East of England; Tackling cardiovascular disease during pregnancy; Our regular hobby article: this month ‘From petri dish to flying dish’.
Pharmacology Matters - July 2018 This "anniversary issue" celebrates the 10th year of Pharmacology Matters, the 400th anniversary of the publication of the first edition of the Pharmacopoeia Londinensis, and examines the progress made over the past 50 years since the introduction of the 1968 Medicines Act.
Pharmacology Matters - March 2018 This issue looks at neuropharmacology, bioprospecting and drug development, and supporting young pharmacologists.
Thinking outside the box - July 2017 This issue looks, among other things, at how the Society and its members are working to widen participation in pharmacology.
Get inspired, get involved - April 2017 This issue highlights how the Society's members are shaping a wide range of activities.
Repurposing: Beyond one use - June 2016 The theme of this edition is 'repurposing in pharmacology' - the idea that a drug has more than one use has many advantages.
Up close and personal - December 2015 Pharmacologists' perspectives on the role of imaging technology
Society membership, a springboard for achievement - August 2015 What can Society membership do for you?
Framing our impact - April 2015 A constant thread throughout this issue is the important impact that the scientific community has on the health and welfare of our society.
Navigating the threat of antimicrobial resistance - December 2014 This issue comprises a collection of five fascinating articles navigating the threat of antimicrobial resistance.
The blossoming of pharmacology in emerging economies - July 2014 In this issue we bring together pharmacologists from across the globe from Mexico, Nigeria and Turkey to reflect not only the broad range of disciplines under the pharmacology umbrella, but also the wealth of knowledge and diversity of members from BPS and other pharmacological societies from across the globe.
Developments in the treatment of CNS disorders - April 2014 Exciting new developments in the treatment of CNS disorders and the complex process of drug development are described.
Brave new world - December 2013 This issue reports on another successful year for the Society, in particular the ongoing development of member services, activities, events, education and public engagement.
DNA discovery & the NHS: Celebrating 60 years - August 2013 In this special issue we celebrate the truly inspiring, dedicated and remarkable work of both individuals and institutions that fundamentally changed our understanding of biology.
GPCR - April 2013 GPCRs are of interest to many of our members. This issue reviews the impact Nobel Prize winners Robert Lefkowitz and Brian Kobilka discoveries have made.
Raising the profile of pharmacology though public engagement - December 2012 Pharmacology touches everyone’s lives at some point and people are hungry for reliable information. This issue looks at how we are answering this need.
European pharmacology - July 2012 In celebration of EPHAR 2012 this issue focuses on some of the issues that affect, and hopefully interest, pharmacologists from across Europe.
Developing new medicines: what are the hurdles? - April 2012 In this issue, several of our pharmacological ‘Olympians’ address some of these obstacles in more detail.
An industrial revolution: can industry adapt to survive? - December 2011 This issue looks at the blurring of traditional boundaries between academia and industry as drug discovery navigates the current economic turbulence.
A pharmacological education - August 2011 This issue highlights what we offer in the way of educational resources and presents an insight into the future of a pharmacological education.
Pharma futures - April 2011 This issue stresses the value of long term commitment and investment in the future of UK Pharma, to help maintain its strong position in world science.
Drugs of abuse - December 2010 Recreational drug use sparks intense and often polarized debate. This issue explores the pharmacological perspective examining the physical effects of mephedrone, alcohol, cannabis, and cognitive enhancers.
Diseases of global importance - July 2010 This issue focuses specifically on pharmacology and its application globally, examining the progress made in tackling diseases such as tuberculosis, malaria, cardiovascular diseases and HIV.
Charles Darwin at 200 - December 2009 This issue contains an array of articles covering the discovery of DNA’s structure, the Human Genome Project, personalized medicines and the embracing of genetic techniques.
Clinical special issue - June 2009 This issue contains articles from the Chairman of NICE, Professor Sir Michael Rawlins and the then President of EACPT Professor David Webb.
Nutrition - April 2009 This issue looks at advances in nutritional pharmacology, edited by Professor Cherry Wainwright, focusing on the value of dietary components to cardiovascular health.
Celebrating achievements in pharmacology - December 2008 This issue highlights many of the Society’s activities, reflecting our commitment and contribution to pharmacology
European pharmacology - June 2008 The first issue of Pharmacology Matters was made available to all EPHAR 2008 delegates to raise awareness of our activities to a pan European audience.