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Diabetes

Micronutrient deficiency common in type 2 diabetes

Micronutrient deficiency is common among people with type 2 diabetes, according to new research.

06 Mar 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Public health

One in five adults living with diabetes or prediabetes

The UK is facing a ‘hidden health crisis’, charity warns.

06 Feb 2025 , 2 Min Article

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Public health

The politics of skinny pens

It’s perverse that Wegovy and Mounjaro are being positioned as a key solution to the obesity problem, says Terry Maguire.

04 Feb 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Asthma & COPD

New research highlights link between diabetes and asthma

People with type 2 diabetes are prone to developing asthma and vice versa, according to recent analysis.

04 Oct 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Diabetes

CCA urges Government to commission national pharmacy diabetes screening service

The Company Chemists’ Association has published a report that said the new service would save the NHS £50 million a year.

18 Sep 2024 , 3 Min Article

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Medicines

Weight loss medicines – what you need to know

Pharmacists must be aware of critical factors when supplying weight loss medications to ensure safety and compliance.

09 Aug 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Medicines

Diabetes items prescribed in England rose by 21 million between 2016 and 2024

The NHS Business Services Authority said 71 million items were prescribed in 2023-24.

08 Aug 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Diabetes

Failure to prevent diabetes complications “devastating lives”

Preventable complications are causing “untold hardship” for people with diabetes and costing the UK healthcare system £6.2 billion a year.

19 Jun 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Foot & leg care

Kicking foot and leg problems into touch

Kathy Oxtoby looks at the care and support pharmacies can provide people with common feet and leg conditions.

30 Apr 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Nutrition & weight management

Nutrition and medicines: part three

Nutrition, medicines and myths: evolution of pharmacy practice.

08 Dec 2023 , 10 Min Module

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Medicines

Diabetes drug authorised for weight loss and weight management

Mounjaro, also known as tirzepatide, has been authorised by the MHRA for weight loss and weight management in people aged 18 and over.

10 Nov 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Public health

Falsified Ozempic pens at two wholesalers recalled, says MHRA

Falsified type 2 diabetes pens were discovered at two wholesalers and arrived in the country from legitimate suppliers.

25 Oct 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Diabetes

Diabetes drug shortages not expected to resolve until mid-2024

Supply problems having “significant impact” on clinicians and causing “anxiety and concern” for patients.

24 Aug 2023 , 4 Min Article

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Foot care

One step at a time

Independents must be aware of how diabetes can affect the legs and feet.

22 Aug 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Diabetes

Diabetes prescribing rises by a record 7 per cent in a year

NHS BSA reports that 66 million diabetes drug items were prescribed in 2021-22

10 Aug 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Public health

Off-label use of diabetes drugs to drive ‘critical’ shortages until mid-2024, says MHRA

No new patients to be started on GLP-1 receptor agonists, says MHRA in 'critical' alert

19 Jul 2023 , 1 Min Article

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