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Quality improvement in CVD prevention: a GP-pharmacist initiative

How collaborative working helped one particular GP practice jump from being a poor performer to a local leader in proactive CVD prevention. By Dr Ohioma Akhibi and Gurvinder Najran.

02 Sep 2025 , 4 Min Article

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East London pharmacies pilot rapid cholesterol testing

Pharmacies in Barts Health NHS Trust offering cholesterol results in 7 minutes

19 Aug 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Could cholesterol changes point to dementia?

Cholesterol levels may be a new biomarker for identifying people at risk of dementia, suggests a new study.

04 Mar 2025 , 2 Min Article

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Dears Pharmacy and PocDoc launch lipid testing service

Scheme uses smartphone testing and includes a statin prescribing option.

17 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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NICE to approve inclisiran

New NICE guidance recommends Legvio as an option for primary hypercholesterolaemia.

01 Oct 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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Two thirds of UK adults don't eat enough fibre

UK adults confused about how much fibre they should be eating, according to research conducted by the bakery company Hovis.

18 Feb 2020 , 1 Min Article

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