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New chemotherapy among two drugs accepted for routine use in Scotland’s NHS

By The Press Association11th March 2019News Scotland

Drugs to treat a rare form of cancer and prevent infection following a stem cell transplant have been recommended for routine use on the NHS in Scotland. The two drugs

Thousands more to be offered blood pressure drugs in drive to reduce heart attacks

By Sally Wardle8th March 2019News England

Thousands more people will be offered blood pressure lowering drugs as part of a drive to prevent heart attacks and strokes. Draft guidelines published by the National Institute for Health

Crowdfunding campaign launched for terminally ill siblings visited by Harry

By Tess de la Mare7th March 2019News England

A crowdfunding campaign has been launched to fund treatment for two terminally ill siblings who captured the heart of the Duke of Sussex. The GoFundMe page for Ollie Carroll, eight,

Scots charities warn of ‘avoidable deaths’ if Brexit disrupts drug supplies

By The Press Association4th March 2019News Scotland

Scottish Government contingency plans for medicines in the event of a no-deal Brexit must be published in full to help avert the risk of “avoidable deaths”, four health charities have

Many bipolar patients missing out on most effective treatments, study finds

By The Press Association28th February 2019News Scotland

Almost a quarter of patients with bipolar disorder in Scotland are being prescribed medication that could make symptoms worse, according to new research. The University of Glasgow-led study found that

Prescription charges in England to rise to £9 per item from April

By Jane Kirby21st February 2019News England

The cost of a prescription in England is to rise to £9, the Government has announced. The move will mean an extra 20 pence is added to the current price

Statins for more at-risk adults under plans to tackle heart attacks and strokes

By Sally Wardle14th February 201914th February 2019News England

Statins will be given to more adults at risk of heart attacks and strokes under new plans to prevent thousands of cases. Health officials want to increase the number of

Call to give patients with late-life depression better access to therapy

By Sally Wardle12th February 2019News England

Elderly patients with depression should be given better access to therapy and community activities instead of antidepressants, researchers have said. Up to 9.3% of adults over the age of 75

Medicine ‘will be prioritised’ over food in no-deal Brexit, says Health Secretary

By Lewis Pennock29th January 2019News England

Medicine “will be prioritised” over food if a no-deal Brexit disrupts supply chains, the Health Secretary has said. Matt Hancock said “very significant” planning is under way to curb the

Engage: Dom Parker – I hope cannabis film can save autistic children’s lives

By Alex Green23rd January 2019Engage

Gogglebox star Dom Parker has said he hopes a new programme exploring whether cannabis can help his autistic son can improve – and maybe save – the lives of others.

Tag: Medication / Vaccines

New chemotherapy among two drugs accepted for routine use in Scotland’s NHS

Thousands more to be offered blood pressure drugs in drive to reduce heart attacks

Crowdfunding campaign launched for terminally ill siblings visited by Harry

Scots charities warn of ‘avoidable deaths’ if Brexit disrupts drug supplies

Many bipolar patients missing out on most effective treatments, study finds

Prescription charges in England to rise to £9 per item from April

Statins for more at-risk adults under plans to tackle heart attacks and strokes

Call to give patients with late-life depression better access to therapy

Medicine ‘will be prioritised’ over food in no-deal Brexit, says Health Secretary

Engage: Dom Parker – I hope cannabis film can save autistic children’s lives

Celebrations as campaigners welcome court ruling on definition of a woman

US paedophile who flew to Wales to ‘marry’ schoolgirl jailed for more than seven years

Campaigners seek legal action against those who failed to tackle grooming gangs

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Tag: Medication / Vaccines

New chemotherapy among two drugs accepted for routine use in Scotland’s NHS

Thousands more to be offered blood pressure drugs in drive to reduce heart attacks

Crowdfunding campaign launched for terminally ill siblings visited by Harry

Scots charities warn of ‘avoidable deaths’ if Brexit disrupts drug supplies

Many bipolar patients missing out on most effective treatments, study finds

Prescription charges in England to rise to £9 per item from April

Statins for more at-risk adults under plans to tackle heart attacks and strokes

Call to give patients with late-life depression better access to therapy

Medicine ‘will be prioritised’ over food in no-deal Brexit, says Health Secretary

Engage: Dom Parker – I hope cannabis film can save autistic children’s lives