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CVD

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Heart health

CVD deaths increase: Pharmacy has a role to play, says negotiator

Negotiator responds to BHF finding that excess deaths have shot up since pandemic began

23 Jun 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Heart health

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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Heart health

Over-60s told not to take aspirin to prevent CVD

Researchers say people in their 40s and 50s can take aspirin as a preventative step only.

13 Oct 2021 , 1 Min Article

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NHS to trial anti-cholesterol jab in pioneering collaboration with Novartis

NHS will conduct trials of as yet unlicensed inclisiran in bid to cut deaths from heart disease.

15 Jan 2020 , 2 Min Article