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Re-introducing an ‘old’ antibiotic may help fight multi-drug resistant bacteria

Re-introducing an ‘old’ antibiotic may help fight multi-drug resistant bacteria

A new study indicates that the drug fosfomycin may be effective for treating multidrug-resistant bacterial infections. In most European countries, the oral formulation is only approved as a 3 gram…

Brexit science & innovation Summit consultation response

We responded to the House of Commons Science and Technology Committee’s ‘Brexit science and innovation Summit’ consultation. Our response focused on regulation. We voiced our concerns…

Drugs sold in India pose a global threat to antibiotic resistance control

Drugs sold in India pose a global threat to antibiotic resistance control

Millions of unapproved antibiotics are being sold in India each year, according to a new study published in the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology. The study also revealed that multinational…

Affinity Groups update - Cardiovascular & Respiratory Pharmacology Affinity Group

The Cardiovascular & Respiratory Pharmacology Affinity Group aims to provide a supportive, inclusive forum for Society members with an interest in all aspects of cardiovascular and respiratory…

Supporting research in the NHS response

At the end of 2017, NHS England consulted on a set of proposals to simplify NHS research proposals. These aim to improve management of excess treatment costs. They will also improve…

Prescribing Assessment: News from the UK and Internationally

Simon Maxwell talks about prescribing in the UK and Internationally.

Herbal products may compromise prescription drugs and cause serious side effects

Herbal products may compromise prescription drugs and cause serious side effects

An analysis of published studies and reports indicates that a number of herbal products may affect the properties of prescription drugs, leading to alterations in the drugs’ effectiveness as well as…

Guide to PHARMACOLOGY and the Concise Guide to PHARMACOLOGY 2017-18

Adam Pawson and Steve Alexander talk about the Guide to PHARMACOLOGY and the Concise Guide to PHARMACOLOGY 2017-18.

University of Liverpool celebrates new Society President-Elect

The University of Liverpool has issued a press release celebrating the election of Professor Sir Munir Pirmohamed to the position of President-Elect of the British Pharmacological Society. Sir…

President's message: my priorities for 2018

President's message: my priorities for 2018

As he begins his two-year term as our President, Steve Hill sets out his priorities for the year ahead.