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Employing pharmacists in GP practices improves quality of prescribing, says study

Researchers at the University of Manchester found the number of opioids, antibiotics and anxiolytics prescribed fell.

04 Feb 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Batches of cough medicine recalled after contamination fears

Bells Healthcare advised pharmacists and other retailers to stop supplying the affected batches immediately.

21 Jan 2025 , 2 Min Article

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Shortage protocols ‘not suitable’ for ADHD medicine says minister

Karin Smyth responds to select committee chair on methylphenidate shortages

17 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Toddler died after pharmacy could not amend amoxicillin script

Coroner urges Streeting to consider legislation change after toddler's death from sepsis.

14 Jan 2025 , 2 Min Article

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NHS plans Covid-19 vaccination campaign in Spring 2025

Government accepts JCVI advice that the NHS should plan for a Covid-19 vaccination programme in spring 2025.

17 Dec 2024 , 1 Min Article

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New asthma guidelines published

New UK guideline recommends prescribing combination treatments for people with newly diagnosed asthma.

27 Nov 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Wales STTT pharmacies supply fewer antibiotics than GPs for sore throat

Pharmacies in Wales providing the NHS-funded sore throat test and treat (STTT) service supplied fewer antibiotics to patients than GPs.

26 Nov 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Do men and women use different biological systems to reduce pain?

Females are more likely to become addicted to opioids because they are biologically less responsive to them, research suggests.

25 Nov 2024 , 2 Min Article

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NICE updates guidance on diagnosis of endometriosis

NICE responds to recent reports that have highlighted problems with the diagnosis of endometriosis.

12 Nov 2024 , 1 Min Article

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NHS announces return of varenicline 3 years after Champix recall

Smokers will be able to self-refer to access generic varenicline.

12 Nov 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Scottish nurse died after buying Mounjaro from online pharmacy

Weight loss injections listed as a contributing factor in Susan McGowan's death.

11 Nov 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Pharmacists’ knowledge on managing morning sickness “suboptimal”

Community pharmacists found wanting on antiemetic usage and safety.

04 Nov 2024 , 2 Min Article

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NICE recommends new treatment for AMD

Health spending watchdog gives thumbs up to bevacizumab gamma (Lytenava).

31 Oct 2024 , 2 Min Article

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NICE rejects second Alzheimer’s drug for NHS use

In a controversial decision, NICE decides that donanemab does not demonstrate value for the NHS.

23 Oct 2024 , 3 Min Article

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J&J adds infliximab and golimumab to its immunology portfolio

Johnson & Johnson today said it has taken on responsibility for the sales, marketing and distribution of the medicines in the UK.

17 Oct 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Call for urgent review of NHS obesity strategy due to huge demand for new therapies

Over 200 clinicians are calling for an urgent review of obesity treatment services in England in response to an “unprecedented public demand” for new pharmaceutical therapies.

17 Oct 2024 , 3 Min Article

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