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PMR limitations contributed to infant’s tragic death, says coroner

Lack of special prescription options contributed to morphine mix-up, says coroner

08 Sep 2023 , 1 Min Article

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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

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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

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New research coalition builds on pharmacy's inclusivity opportunity

Pharmacy is at the heart of a new Oxford research coalition which aims to build on pandemic experience.

18 May 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy teams make 33k safety interventions in OAC audit

Pharmacy teams offered advice and clinical interventions to tens of thousands during audit

31 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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PSNC announces mandatory valproate audit for 2022-23

Pharmacies must complete a six-week audit before March 31

15 Nov 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Twelve serious shortage protocols for HRT products extended by DHSC

The SSPs were due to expire on October 28 but have been extended across the UK.

03 Nov 2022 , 1 Min Article

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MHRA recalls batches of stemetil

Sanofi recalls batches of Stemetil Syrup, while SSP for Combisal 125mcg/25mcg inhalers ends today

07 Oct 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Patients with psoriasis wait five years for diagnosis in primary care

Sufferers were up to eight times more likely than those who did not have psoriasis to be diagnosed with pityriasis rosea

14 Sep 2022 , 1 Min Article

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SSP issued for Estraderm MX 25mcg and 100mcg patches

The PSNC said there was “a significant ongoing disruption” to their supply

09 Sep 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacists reduce exposure to high-risk anticholinergics

Pilot studies from the US report that pharmacist-overseen deprescribing reduces exposure

26 Aug 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Hypertension doubles Covid-19 hospitalisations

Hypertension leads to highest increased risk of hospitalisation for omicron, study shows

26 Aug 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Clinical review: Why do so many with hypertension go untreated?

More than half of over-40s had hypertension in a recent UK study. Why is it so often poorly controlled?

19 Aug 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Dementia linked with hypothyroidism

Study finds a marked association between the two conditions among older people

12 Aug 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Over 10% of patients not receiving valproate cards from pharmacies

Safety requirements for sodium valproate still not being met, says NHS England

11 Aug 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Cold snaps more deadly than heatwaves

Cold snaps kill about 75 times more people, new research finds

08 Aug 2022 , 1 Min Article