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Prescribing of antidepressants on the rise, says NHS report

Between April and June this year 20.5 million antidepressant items were prescribed.

10 Sep 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Survey will assess pupils' attitudes towards smoking, alcohol and drugs

Around one thousand schools in England will be randomly selected by the government.

03 Sep 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Immunosuppressed to be offered a third Covid jab

The announcement follows new advice from the JCVI.

02 Sep 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Study finds rise in young adult smokers and drinkers during first lockdown

There was a 25 per cent increase in 18 to 34-year-old smokers in England.

01 Sep 2021 , 1 Min Article

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'Revolutionary' anti-cholesterol drug to be offered on NHS

NHSE&I said inclisiran will be administered by nurses in GP surgeries.

01 Sep 2021 , 1 Min Article

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More pharmacies to deliver Moderna Covid vaccine in Northern Ireland

It is believed a 'small number' of pharmacies are providing Moderna jabs.

27 Aug 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Metformin batch recalled due to NDMA contamination

A batch of metformin oral solution has been urgently recalled by the MRHA.

27 Aug 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy hypertension service 'can save 2,000 lives in 5 years'

NHSE&I said pharmacies can prevent 3,700 strokes and 2,500 heart attacks.

24 Aug 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Scottish Government proposes women's health pharmacy service

The Scottish Government wants pharmacies to play a greater role in women's health.

23 Aug 2021 , 1 Min Article

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MHRA approves Covid antibody treatment

Ronapreve may prevent infections and help reduce hospital admissions.

20 Aug 2021 , 1 Min Article

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GPs told to offer Shingrix vaccine to eligible patients

The vaccine will be given in two doses, the second two months after the first.

19 Aug 2021 , 1 Min Article

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