Depression

People,

Prescribers’ awareness of propranolol risk must improve, coroner warns

Examining the death of a man in July 2020, the coroner for London Inner South said there is “no specific antidote” to an overdose of the drug.

09 Apr 2026

Legal,

Coroner seeks answers from RCGP over suicide of patient with mental illness

The coroner in Cheshire said “not all GPs book follow-up appointments for patients presenting with mental health difficulties".

27 May 2025

Medicines,

Coroner seeks answers from ICB over accidental prescription medicines death

Greater Manchester ICB has until June 5 to explain how it will prevent accidental medication-related deaths after a man died from "concomitant Dihydrocodeine and Pregabalin toxicity".

22 Apr 2025

Mental health,

Winter welfare

Longer, darker days can worsen mental health for many people, but support and advice from pharmacy teams can help.

05 Dec 2024

Mental health,

First prescriptions for depression

Welcome to our CPD module series for community pharmacy technicians. Written in conjunction with the Pharmacy Magazine CPD series, it will mirror the magazine’s programme throughout the year. The series has been designed for you to use as part of your continuing professional development. Reflective exercises have been included to help you put your learning into practice.

17 Sep 2024

Mental health,

Fear of recurrence among individuals with remitted depression

About three-quarters of people with depression live in fear of recurrence, Canadian researchers report.

03 May 2024

Mental health,

Mind out!

Is a mental health crisis the next pandemic to face the UK?

11 May 2023

Child & teen health,

Child health concerns

In the aftermath of the pandemic, pharmacy staff have a great opportunity to build on customer trust and loyalty. Here's how to help with common child health concerns.

19 Jun 2022