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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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Skin tone could impact drug pharmacokinetics

Attempting to piece together the role of melanin in drug absorption...

20 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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Study claims 640,000 antibiotic prescriptions in practices a year ‘attributable’ to RSV

The Imperial College London study found adults over 75 accounted for the biggest number of antibiotic prescriptions.

06 Nov 2024 , 1 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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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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Elafibranor approved as first medicine to treat adults with a rare liver disease

Elafibranor (Iqirvo) has been approved by the MHRA to treat adult patients with a rare type of liver disease known as primary biliary cholangitis

08 Oct 2024 , 1 Min Article

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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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Long Covid: patients say pain is worst symptom

Pain seems to be the most common and severe long Covid symptom, according to a new retrospective analysis.

05 Sep 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Two pharmacies in Chesterfield sold to multiple operator

Regional pharmacy chain SSS Healthcare Limited took the number of branches in its portfolio to five.

09 Dec 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacies going into debt and administration every day, CPE tells Streeting

Morrison writes to health ministers to warn of acute crisis.

05 Dec 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Over 50pc of pharmacies plan to invest in automation says survey

Over half of pharmacies plan to invest in automation in the next 12 months, says a survey from automation company Omnicell.

03 Dec 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Pharmacist buys first pharmacy after sealing deal in Islington

Ikheko Evbuomwan bought Angel City Pharmacy in Islington for an undisclosed price.

02 Dec 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacist buys first pharmacy after sealing deal in Islington

Ikheko Evbuomwan bought Angel City Pharmacy in Islington for an undisclosed price.

02 Dec 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Wiltshire Council considers application for pharmacy in 'repurposed' shipping container

The council said it will make a decision by January 10 next year at the latest.

27 Nov 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Superdrug to offer PSA test service in its 80 health clinics

Superdrug to offer PSA blood tests for £79 through its 80 high street health clinics

26 Nov 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Lincolnshire pharmacies invest in body cameras as staff face rising abuse

Abuse towards staff at Lincolnshire Co-op shops and pharmacies rises 245pc.

26 Nov 2024 , 2 Min Article

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PCN lead buys her second pharmacy in Northumberland

Wylam Pharmacy was bought by Reyhane Kiani, the managing director at Kiani Healthcare Ltd.

25 Nov 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Family sells pharmacy in Sheffield having owned business since 1957

Christie & Co, who brokered the deal, said the “standard-hours” pharmacy dispenses an average of 11,332 items a month.

19 Nov 2024 , 1 Min Article

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NPA chief Rees announces departure after a year at the helm

Paul Rees announces his departure less than a year after starting with the NPA.

18 Nov 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Labour accused of political point scoring on pharmacy tax hike warnings

Smyth hits back at Tories when accused of 'party political knockabout'

15 Nov 2024 , 1 Min Article