Chief Pharmaceutical Officer for Scotland @scotgovhealth Emeritus Professor @RGUpharmacy supporter of @dundeeunitedfc
Broughty Ferry, Dundee
Joined August 2011
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Alison Strath retweeted
The MHRA is introducing a series of new measures to strengthen how risks associated with antidepressant medicines are communicated to patients, carers and healthcare professionals. Read the full drug safety update here: brnw.ch/21x6qlr
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Thank you to @ABPI_UK for supporting @NHSScotlandEvent. The lunchtime panel on health research and innovation was a great opportunity to share recent achievements in commercial clinical trials and adoption of new medicines for all Scottish patients.
@alisonstrath .@GardnerJann
Great to have be at yesterday's #NHSScotlandEvent, with @UofGRegiusAnna, @GardnerJann & @alisonstrath to discuss Scotland's future in health research & innovation.
Key message: collaboration between the NHS, industry, academia and government is key. 🤝
#LifeSciences #TripleHelix
Alison Strath retweeted
☀️ As part of our #SummerProofYourHealth campaign, remember: there are no shortcuts to safe weight loss.
Read our latest guidance on the safe use of weight-loss medicines this summer 🔗 brnw.ch/21x4oFt
Alison Strath retweeted
Make sure you’re protected against serious diseases such as measles and meningitis by checking your vaccination status before you start university or college.
Find out more⬇️
nhsinform.scot/vaccinesforst…
#ScotSummer
Alison Strath retweeted
🛎️ We are looking to appoint experts to the Paediatric Medicines Expert Advisory Group (PMEAG)
To find out more about the roles and to apply, visit 🔗 brnw.ch/21x3NrU
Reporting an adverse event from a medicine or medical device through the @MHRAgovuk Yellow Card scheme is a key part of how we ensure medicine safety - you can report as a healthcare professional or member of the public 👇🏻
Using the Yellow Card scheme is now easier.
You can now create a new account or access an existing Yellow Card account using NHS login, providing a secure and convenient way to sign in using credentials you already use across NHS services.
🔗 brnw.ch/21x3L7l
Wonderful evening celebrating 200 years of Lindsay & Gilmour pharmacies from the traditional druggists & apothecaries, the manufacturing & wholesaling era, & their evolving network of community pharmacies . 200 years of care, trust, kindness & unwavering commitment. – at Edinburgh, Scotland
Alison Strath retweeted
My home country Scotland 🏴
NO cervical cancer cases detected in vaccinated women following HPV immunisation!
None! Zero!
What a stunning achievement !
The HPV vaccine ie a modern medical miracle!
Alison Strath retweeted
📣 ☀️ Don’t let the heatwave affect your medicines: 3 key tips from the MHRA
Hot weather can affect how your body responds to medicines – and how well they work. As temperatures rise, here’s advice from our experts on how to stay safe 👉brnw.ch/21x2Puy
Alison Strath retweeted
We welcome this newly published research and look forward to working with @youthlinkscot and @scotgov to use these findings to improve our teen programmes in the coming year.
📢 New research: young people missing from vaccine services 💉
We were commissioned by @P_H_S_Official to explore why some young people are missing from vaccine services, and heard from over 800 young people across Scotland. Funded by @scotgov.
👉 bit.ly/3PtVM6E
Alison Strath retweeted
Fewer than 5% of rare diseases have an approved treatment. The average diagnosis takes over five years. We're proposing a new way forward, and we want to hear from patients, families and carers like you.
Open to all, respond before 30th July 2026 – brnw.ch/21x2GHn
Alison Strath retweeted
43 years ago today DUNDEE UNITED battled their way to win the Scottish Premier League title, breaking records and the hearts of SFA referees, dees, sheep & the Old Firm 🏴🏆🍊✊🏻🧡
Please see below 👇🏻
🛎️The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is looking to appoint a Clinical Pharmacologist to the Review Panel.
The closing date for applications is Monday 08 June 2026.
To find out more and to apply, visit brnw.ch/21x2sjX
Alison Strath retweeted
New regulations came into effect today (28 April 2026). brnw.ch/21x1ZXh
The MHRA’s Clinical Trials (CT) Hub provides guidance to help sponsors apply the new regulations.
Visit our Clinical Trials Hub: brnw.ch/21x1ZXg
Alison Strath retweeted
🛎️The Commission on Human Medicines (CHM) is looking to appoint three specialists to the Cardiovascular, Diabetes, Renal, Respiratory and Allergy Expert Advisory Group (CDRRA EAG) 🛎️
To find out more and to apply, visit 🔗 brnw.ch/21x1yon
Alison Strath retweeted
Meningitis can develop quickly.
It’s important to know the signs and symptoms to look out for and what you should do if you think you or someone you know might have meningitis.
Find out more at: nhsinform.scot/meningitis
ALT Warning sign urging awareness of meningitis signs and symptoms with NHS Scotland, Scottish Government and Public Health Scotland logos.
ALT List of sudden symptoms including fever, headache, stiff neck, rash, drowsiness, and seizures with a warning icon.
ALT Warning symbol above a white box with the text 'When to get help' and a right-pointing arrow on a dark blue background.
ALT Advice to trust instincts and seek medical help promptly if meningitis exposure or serious illness is suspected.
Alison Strath retweeted
Vaccines are proven to save lives by reducing the spread of disease. Look out for your child’s vaccine letters in the post.
For more information on childhood vaccinations visit nhsinform.scot/onelessthing
#OneLessThing
Alison Strath retweeted
Parenting is hard, but if your child's had their vaccines, it means one less thing to worry about.
For more information on childhood vaccinations visit nhsinform.scot/onelessthing
#OneLessThing
ALT Two toddlers sit on a wooden floor with scattered toys, highlighting the importance of childhood vaccinations.
Alison Strath retweeted
Meningitis can develop quickly.
It’s important to know the signs and symptoms to look out for and what you should do if you think you or someone you know might have meningitis.
Find out more at: nhsinform.scot/meningitis
ALT Warning sign urging awareness of meningitis signs and symptoms with NHS Scotland, Scottish Government and Public Health Scotland logos.
ALT List of sudden symptoms including fever, headache, stiff neck, rash, drowsiness, and seizures with a warning icon.
ALT Warning symbol above a white box with the text 'When to get help' and a right-pointing arrow on a dark blue background.
ALT Advice to trust instincts and seek medical help promptly if meningitis exposure or serious illness is suspected.
Alison Strath retweeted
A never to be forgotten night. Luggy ripping Barcelona down the left. One of the greatest nights in my lifetime of Scottish football.
