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Public health

Campaigner starts petition to save Boots branch in Surrey village

In his petition, which has attracted more than 1,000 signatures, Daniel Husseini says the branch is “a mainstay of the local community."

10 Aug 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Public health

Rowlands MD accuses NHSE of failing to ensure DSPs meet regulations

Nigel Swift said NHS England must check that distance-selling pharmacies do not breach their contracts. NHSE said 'local NHS systems' were responsible for this.

09 Aug 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Public health

Tegretol 100mg tablets out of stock this month, DHSC warns

Reboxetine (Edronax) 4mg tablets are also out of stock from the middle of this month until the end of October.

02 Aug 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Public health

MHRA approves its ninth Covid vaccine Bimervax

The vaccine can be injected as a booster in the upper arm of people aged 16 and over.

01 Aug 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Public health

Two pharmacies in Whitstable close leaving patients looking for answers

Whitstable Medical Practice said Estuary View Pharmacy and Seasalter Pharmacy had closed “due to unforeseen circumstances."

31 Jul 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Public health

Hepatitis C rates fall by 45 per cent in England

Better access to antivirals mean more have been treated than still have the infection

28 Jul 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Public health

Watch out for symptoms of opioid overdose in heroin users

The MHRA urged pharmacists to make their teams aware that heroin users could be at risk because the drug could contain synthetic opioids.

28 Jul 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Public health

MHRA: Hyoscine hydrobromide patches may have serious side effects

The regulator issued its warning after receiving a small number of reports of serious and life-threatening side effects.

26 Jul 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Public health

RPS: More research needed on ketamine as depression treatment

There have been calls for Ketamine to be made available on the NHS for the treatment of depression.

24 Jul 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Public health

More OTC use will save NHS £1.7 billion a year, claims report

The report said the value the OTC sector brings to avoided work absence equated to £18 billion.

24 Jul 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Public health

Stock warning issued over Atomoxetine 40mg and 60mg capsules

Atomoxetine 40mg and 60mg capsules will be out of stock from the end of this month until September.

24 Jul 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Public health

MHRA hails year of progress in 2022-23 annual report

The report says the MHRA brought 729 new generic medicines to the UK market and made progress in ensuring the public’s safety.

21 Jul 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Public health

GPhC stops short of discouraging off-label prescribing of GLP-1 RAs

Five regulators urged health and care professionals to act within the limits of their training, competence and scope of practice when faced with shortages.

20 Jul 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Public health

Three batches of Diltiazem HCl 2% Cream recalled as a precaution

Community Pharmacy England said affected batches had “a reduced viscosity and more closely resembles a lotion than a cream.”

20 Jul 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Public health

Study reveals worrying scale of malpractice in medical aesthetics

Eight out of 10 patients who received treatment from uninsured practitioners were ignored by them when seeking help.

19 Jul 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Public health

Off-label use of diabetes drugs to drive ‘critical’ shortages until mid-2024, says MHRA

No new patients to be started on GLP-1 receptor agonists, says MHRA in 'critical' alert

19 Jul 2023 , 1 Min Article

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