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Rare case of antibiotic-resistant gonorrhoea bacteria detected in UK

A man in his early 20s was infected in London in November last year but was treated successfully.

05 Jan 2022 , 1 Min Article

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First long-acting injectables to treat HIV approved by NICE

Cabotegravir and rilpivirine were shown in trials to be as effective as tablets.

18 Nov 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacists well placed to offer SRH services, study finds

A new study indicates community pharmacists' role could expand to sexual health services.

13 Aug 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Desogestrel contraceptive pills to be sold by pharmacists

UK medicines watchdog the MHRA has announced that the first progesterone pills are to be available from pharmacies without a prescription.

08 Jul 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Consumers get ready for 'a summer of love'

Pharmacists can expect an increase in footfall and queries about sexual health this summer including men with erection problems.

20 May 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Lloyds updates locum booking policy after EHC controversy

Lloyds superintendent says company has updated its locum booking system after high profile incidents where patients were refused EHC.

18 May 2021 , 2 Min Article

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Make PrEP available from pharmacies, MP urges NHS chief

Preventative HIV medicine should be available from community pharmacies, NHS England chief Simon Stevens has been told.

04 May 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Superdrug Online Doctor launches PrEP service

Superdrug is the first UK pharmacy chain to offer a PrEP service to individuals worried about their HIV risk.

08 Oct 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Gonorrhoea cases increased 26 per cent between 2018 and 2019

The number of cases of gonorrhoea increased by 26 per cent between 2018 and 2019.

03 Sep 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Consumers get ready for 'a summer of love'

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Superdrug Online Doctor launches PrEP service

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Sexual health

Rare case of antibiotic-resistant gonorrhoea bacteria detected in UK

First long-acting injectables to treat HIV approved by NICE

Pharmacists well placed to offer SRH services, study finds

Desogestrel contraceptive pills to be sold by pharmacists

Consumers get ready for 'a summer of love'

Lloyds updates locum booking policy after EHC controversy

Make PrEP available from pharmacies, MP urges NHS chief

Superdrug Online Doctor launches PrEP service

Gonorrhoea cases increased 26 per cent between 2018 and 2019