Respiratory journal club – Use of biologics in COPD

About this event

This journal club will explore the following systematic review: Biologic therapies targeting type 2 inflammation in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials, Pescaru, C et al.  The session will discuss the systematic review’s methodology, clinical relevance, links to previous research evidence, and how its findings could influence real‑world practice.

Aim

The aim of this journal club is to critically interpret the clinical evidence within the named systematic review on biological therapies targeting Type 2 inflammatory pathways in COPD, and to evaluate their clinical efficacy and safety and consider the relevance of this to real-world practice in the UK.

Target audience

This journal club is ideal for pharmacists involved in medicines optimisation across a range of healthcare sectors including primary and secondary care, commissioning, research/academia and community practice.

Learning outcomes

After this journal club, attendees should be able to:

• Interpret key evidence from the systematic review and evaluate their clinical significance
• Discuss the evidence for biologics within COPD management pathways, considering recent NICE Technology Appraisal for such agents
• Discuss the implications of the systematic review to inform current and future clinical decision making for use of biologics in COPD

Booking information

Registration will close at midnight on Tuesday 06 October 2026 or earlier if maximum capacity is reached. Should this event not reach its minimum number, the UKCPA reserves the right to cancel the meeting.

Please note that this meeting will take place on Microsoft Teams and will be recorded. By signing up and joining, you consent to being recorded and understand that you may be identifiable in the recording.

If you are not a member of UKCPA but wish to attend this event by applying for UKCPA membership in order to attend this journal club as part of your membership package, your membership application must be completed at least 10 working days in advance of the registration deadline.  Please note that the administration and verification of membership can take up to 7 working days.

Access to the recording of this journal club and any slides made available by the speakers are released as a member benefit.  Non member attendees are not eligible to access or receive the post event resources.  If you are a non member and wish to access the recording and any resources, please upgrade to full UKCPA membership.