MURs

EDP column by Professor Ketan Dhatariya “My pharmacist has asked to see me to go through my medication. I thought my doctor would do that?” It sounds as though your pharmacist wants to do a ‘Medicines Use Review’ or MUR. It is a free appointment at your local pharmacy...

New Medicines Service

EDP column by Professor Ketan Dhatariya “My GP has started me on some new tablets, my pharmacist now says they want to discuss these with me, why is this?” In England alone, it has been estimated that 15 million people have a long term condition. This means,...

Neuropathic–Pain

EDP column by Professor Ketan Dhatariya “My GP has started me on some new tablets, my pharmacist now says they want to discuss these with me, why is this?” In England alone, it has been estimated that 15 million people have a long term condition. This means,...

Normal Distribution

EDP column by Professor Ketan Dhatariya “I had some blood tests at my doctors. They showed me some of the results – and some of them had been highlighted as abnormal – but my GP told me not to worry because they were only just outside the normal range. Where does the...

Rheumatoid arthritis and Osteoarthritis

EDP column by Professor Ketan Dhatariya “What is the difference between rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis?” To allow joints to move smoothly the bones are covered in a smooth covering – cartilage. This helps to protect the bones from the wear and tear of...