Northern Ireland risks falling behind in the fight against HIV if the infection prevention drug PrEP is not rolled out in the region, a charity has warned. Positive Life called
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Almost all men over 60 and women over 75 are eligible for statins, according to a new analysis. After examining guidance on which patients should be offered stain therapy, researchers
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It’s time to call an end to the “complete the course” message for some antibiotics, according to an article in a leading medical journal. Experts writing in The British Medical
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The first vaccination shown to protect against the sexually transmitted infection gonorrhoea has been developed by scientists. The medical breakthrough comes at a time of increased concern over the prevalence
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A third of people with long-term conditions such as asthma and arthritis who pay for prescriptions have not picked up their medicines due to the cost, research suggests. A poll
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The number of prescriptions handed out for anti-depressants is at an all-time high, figures show. Prescriptions for the drugs across England rose by 3.7 million items in 2016, from 61
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Cystic fibrosis patients are to stage protests over the lack of availability of a treatment which has been hailed as a “major step forward” for people with the condition. Last
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The openPASS App enables verified family members to access information that is recorded by their relative’s carer. This includes details of when the carer has visited, any medical care they
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The Scottish Conservatives will scrap their opposition to free prescriptions north of the border, it has emerged. Ruth Davidson said she recognised the “large amount of support” for free prescriptions
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Skills for Care has issued a specific pledge for the social care sector to support the STOMP (stopping the over-medication of people) with a learning disability and / or autism
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