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Over 6,500 diabetes education packs supplied to 330 pharmacies
Resources will help pharmacy teams and diabetes patients improve their understanding of the disease
14 Nov 2022, 1 Min Article
Dapagliflozin no longer authorised for treatment of type 1 diabetes
Dapagliflozin no longer indicated for type 1 diabetes for commercial reasons.
13 Dec 2021, 1 Min Article
Diabetes type 2 patients can benefit from low carb diet
The report found beneficial effects from following a lower carbohydrate diet, such as an improvement in blood sugar management.
25 May 2021, 1 Min Article
Integrate pharmacists into diabetes care, says RPS
Pharmacists in all settings should be integrated into services aimed at preventing and managing type 2 diabetes.
09 Jul 2019, 1 Min Article
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
Look after your feet during pandemic says Diabetes UK
Diabetes UK has urged people with diabetes during the pandemic to look after their feet and seek urgent help if they notice anything unusual.
27 May 2020, 1 Min Article
Proton pump inhibitors linked to higher risk of diabetes
Prolonged use of PPIs raises diabetes risk, Italian researchers conclude.
17 Jun 2022, 1 Min Article
Hospitalised Covid patients with diabetes at risk
Study looking at impact of Covid-19 on hospitalised patients with diabetes finds one in ten die within seven days of admission
28 May 2020, 1 Min Article
Smoking on the decline
The number of adult smokers has fallen by around 1.8 million in England over seven years.
01 Jul 2019, 1 Min Article
Type 2 diabetes cases rise 40% in Scotland
New cases of type 2 diabetes in Scotland rose by 40 per cent over a 10-year period, according to official figures.
11 Feb 2020, 1 Min Article
Pharmacies top search ratings over Christmas
The most popular search on the NHS website over Christmas was about getting help from a pharmacy, research finds
03 Jan 2019, 1 Min Article
Back to school asthma warning
Children are up to three times more likely to need medical help for their asthma at the start of the school year.
02 Sep 2019, 1 Min Article
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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
Study finds GORD leads to poor sleep quality
Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease impairs sleep quality, a new US study shows.
21 Aug 2023, 2 Min Article
Asthma proves to be a headache for patients
Patients who had an asthma attack in the previous year are twice as likely to experience headaches, according to a US analysis.
15 Aug 2023, 2 Min Article
Don’t use opioids for lower back or neck pain
Opioids could even make patients’ pain worse in the medium or long-term, say researchers.
14 Aug 2023, 3 Min Article
Hepatitis C rates fall by 45 per cent in England
Better access to antivirals mean more have been treated than still have the infection
28 Jul 2023, 1 Min Article
Sigma teams up with Newfoundland Diagnostics
A leading distributor of diagnostic tests, Newfoundland Diagnostics, has joined forces with Sigma Pharmaceuticals.
28 Jul 2023, 1 Min Article
MHRA consults on taking codeine linctus POM
Consultation launched after multiple Yellow Card reports indicate that codeine linctus being used recreationally for its opioid effects, says MHRA.
18 Jul 2023, 1 Min Article
MHRA reminder of risks of taking NSAIDs in late pregnancy
Reminder that the use of systemic NSAIDs is contraindicated in the last trimester of pregnancy (after 28 weeks of pregnancy)
27 Jun 2023, 1 Min Article
Tirzepatide not recommended in latest NICE diabetes guidance
More evidence needed on the clinical and cost-effectiveness before it can be recommended for use in type 2 diabetes, says NICE
27 Jun 2023, 1 Min Article
Poor inhaler technique remains a problem
Pharmacists need to place more emphasis on improving inhaler technique, say researchers.
26 Jun 2023, 2 Min Article
Rimegepant recommended for preventing episodic migraine
This is the first time that NICE has recommended an oral treatment for migraine prevention.
05 Jun 2023, 2 Min Article
MHRA launches Yellow Card ‘biobank’ to learn how genes affect medicines safety
Allopurinol skin reactions will be first focus for voluntary biobank pilot
25 May 2023, 1 Min Article
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HRT manufacturer says new factory will help ‘future proof’ supply chain
Besins says new facility will boost global manufacturing output by 30 per cent
22 Sep 2023, 1 Min Article
Superdrug to ditch disposable vapes on environmental grounds
Chain tells P3pharmacy all stock will be cleared by the end of 2023
22 Sep 2023, 1 Min Article
Soni: Pharmacies must seek opportunities outside negotiated contract
A new contract may offer 'sustainability' but not necessarily profits, Ash Soni warns.
21 Sep 2023, 1 Min Article
Grundon launches UK-wide inhaler recycling scheme
NHS Trusts and community pharmacies which sign up to the new scheme will have dedicated recycling containers for inhalers installed, making it as easy as possible for the public to participate.
19 Sep 2023, 1 Min Article
Suppliers face £130m fine after appeal against CMA finding on hydrocortisone pricing fails
Auden McKenzie and Actavis UK, which raised prices for hydrocortisone tablets by over 10,000 per cent over a decade, have had their appeal against a Competition and Markets Authority finding of excessive pricing rejected.
19 Sep 2023, 1 Min Article
‘Middlemen’ drug distributors ‘driving up prices’ says Labour MP
Pharmacy APPG chair warns there are "massive" issues with medicines supply
15 Sep 2023, 1 Min Article
New EHC brand LoviOne to hit pharmacy shelves this autumn
Company behind Lovima launches new branded EHC product
11 Sep 2023, 1 Min Article
Day Lewis goes with digital locum booking platform as preferred supplier
Day Lewis announces partnership with Locate a Locum
05 Sep 2023, 1 Min Article
Boots parent seeks new CEO as Brewer steps down after 2 years
Roz Brewer steps down by mutual agreement with WBA board
01 Sep 2023, 1 Min Article
Five charged in Dudley over ‘illegal online medicine sales’
Charges follow an MHRA investigation into illegally operating websites
01 Sep 2023, 1 Min Article
Titan PMR owner invests in young engineers’ pharmacy communication app
Tariq Muhammad invests six-figure sum in PharmAppy
24 Aug 2023, 1 Min Article
Well’s expansion plans approved by competition watchdog
Acquisition of Knights Pharmacy chain given the greenlight by CMA
21 Aug 2023, 1 Min Article