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Lamotrigine and levetiracetam safest antiepileptics in pregnancy

Safety review by MHRA concludes lamotrigine and levetiracetam safer than other antiepileptics for pregnant women.

14 Jan 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Naturally acquired immunity to Covid lasts at least five months

Naturally acquired immunity provides at least 83 per cent protection against reinfection, SIREN study shows

14 Jan 2021 , 1 Min Article

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New guideline for long Covid care

The guidelines look at symptom management, when to refer and how to follow up patients in the longer term. 

13 Jan 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Moderna Covid-19 vaccine third to get UK approval

The MHRA has approved the Moderna vaccine for Covid-19, the third vaccine against the virus to be approved for use in the UK.

11 Jan 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Erythromycin alert for patients with prolonged QT interval

Potential drug interaction between rivaroxaban and erythromycin resulting in increased risk of bleeding identified

21 Dec 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Asthma significantly impacts mental wellbeing, report finds

Nearly half of adults with asthma also diagnosed with a psychological condition, according to a new survey.
 

21 Dec 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Dudley pharmacies offer lateral flow Covid tests to public

Community pharmacies in Dudley are offering rapid lateral flow tests for Covid-19 to the public in the first scheme of its kind in the UK.

18 Dec 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Community pharmacists prescribe Covid vaccine in Kent

Community pharmacists in Kent have been prescribing the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine to health workers in the area at the request of their local CCG.

16 Dec 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Lateral flow antigen tests being rolled out for pharmacy staff

Patient-facing staff will be asked to test twice-weekly and report results through an online platform.

16 Dec 2020 , 1 Min Article

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One in five women in England may have an eating disorder

Almost one in five women in England may have an eating disorder according to a study.

15 Dec 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Primary care covid jabs start this week

Vaccine being delivered to more than 100 sites across England as PGD for vaccination published.

14 Dec 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Antidepressant prescribing on the increase in England

The number of antidepressant drugs prescribed in England is on the rise according to new NHSBSA data.

10 Dec 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Smoking cessation prescriptions fell over 1.5m in a decade

The number of smoking cessation items dispensed in England fell by over 1.5 million over a decade.

08 Dec 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Covid treatment trial to look at inhaled corticosteroid

The inhaled corticosteroid budesonide has been added to Oxford University’s PRINCIPLE trial looking at potential Covid-19 treatments that prevent hospital admission.

01 Dec 2020 , 1 Min Article

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PDA urges caution when handling opiate prescriptions

The PDA has called on GP pharmacists to review the way they handle prescriptions for opiates.

30 Nov 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Flu jab uptake among over-65s 10% higher than last year

The number of GP-registered patients aged 65 and over receiving flu vaccines in England is rising.

26 Nov 2020 , 1 Min Article

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