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British Pharmacological Society signs letter supporting primate research

The British Pharmacological Society is a signatory of a letter in support of primate research, which was published in the Guardian yesterday (13 September) alongside an accompanying article.The…

Clinical pharmacology debate in the House of Lords

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BJP article: Brain peptide research may lead to promising new treatments for mental illnesses

BJP article: Brain peptide research may lead to promising new treatments for mental illnesses

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, stress, and cognition. Because these are often…

Response to Leaving the EU inquiry

The Society responded to the Leaving the EU: implications and opportunities for science and research inquiry of the House of Commons' Science and Technology Committee. The Committee…

BJCP article: Cardioprotective drug can help prevent long-term heart damage in children who receive chemotherapy

BJCP article: Cardioprotective drug can help prevent long-term heart damage in children who receive chemotherapy

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 the heart. The review, which is published in the…

BJCP article: Walking a tightrope: Regulators balancing need for safety & flexibility in approvals for new medicines

BJCP article: Walking a tightrope: Regulators balancing need for safety & flexibility in approvals for new medicines

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 British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology provide…

BJCP article: Colour-graded pictogram label to reduce medicine-related traffic crashes found ineffective

BJCP article: Colour-graded pictogram label to reduce medicine-related traffic crashes found ineffective

A new study questions the effectiveness of using pictogram message on the labels of anxiety and sleep medications that interfere with driving – an approach this is currently implemented across…

Recognising top institutions for British Pharmacological Society membership

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 Society and ensure that we can continue to lead the…

New lipid-lowering drugs help patients reduce LDL cholesterol

New lipid-lowering drugs help patients reduce LDL cholesterol

A recent analysis indicates that adding new therapies called anti-PCSK9 antibodies to other lipid-lowering treatments can help patients lower their LDL cholesterol levels. Mutations in the gene that…