Prescriptions – Care Appointments

New drugs approved for NHS Scotland welcomed by patient groups

By The Press Association13th January 2025News Scotland

A decision to approve new medicines to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy and a rare life-threatening blood disease for use in NHS Scotland has been welcomed by patient groups. Three new

Man wins £70,000 payout after medication caused compulsive gambling habit

By Ben Mitchell, Reporter14th December 2024News England

A 66-year-old man who became a compulsive gambler and shopper after being prescribed a medication for restless leg syndrome has received a £70,000 settlement from his GP. Philip Stevens (pictured),

‘Game-changing’ drugs to treat prostate and lung cancers accepted for use in Scotland

By The Press Association7th October 2024News Scotland

Treatments for different types of cancer and a life-threatening fungal infection are among those to have been accepted for use on the NHS in Scotland. The Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC)

Pharmacy closures having ‘huge impact’ on rural communities and older people

By Ella Pickover, Reporter26th September 2024News England

Pharmacy closures are a “widespread challenge” across England, the nation’s patient champion has warned as new figures show widespread temporary and permanent closures across the country. Healthwatch England said that

Up to 18 clinical trial hubs to open as part of £400m public-private investment

By Storm Newton, Reporter28th August 2024News England

Up to 18 new clinical trial hubs will open across the UK as part of a £400 million public-private investment aimed at fast-tracking new medicines. Experts said the move will

Number of pharmacies could fall to lowest level since 2005, sector leaders warn

By Storm Newton, Reporter16th August 2024News England

The number of pharmacies in England could fall below 10,000 for the first time in almost 20 years, leaders from the sector have warned. There are currently 10,054 pharmacies in

Cancer charity ‘deep concerns’ over shortage of digestive drug that could cost lives

By Ben Mitchell, Reporter30th July 2024News England

A cancer charity has called on the Government to intervene urgently over the shortage of a drug that can prevent life-threatening digestive problems in thousands of people with a range

Government told ‘get a grip’ on drugs shortages with MPs calling for review of supply chain

By Storm Newton, Reporter29th May 2024News England

MPs have urged the Government to “get a grip” on drugs shortages and commission an independent review of the medicines supply chain. The Health and Social Care Committee also called

Anti-overdose drug to be made available without prescription

By Rob Freeman, Reporter14th May 2024News England

An anti-overdose drug is to be made more widely available without a prescription. Professionals, including nurses, paramedics, police officers and probation workers, will be able to provide supplies of naloxone

Patients forced to play ‘pharmacy bingo’ amid concerns over medicine supply shortages

By Ella Pickover, PA Health Correspondent and Sarah Ping, Reporters9th May 2024News England

Patients are being forced to play “pharmacy bingo” – travelling from shop to shop to find their treatments – amid a rise in medicine supply shortages, experts have warned. Health

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New drugs approved for NHS Scotland welcomed by patient groups

Man wins £70,000 payout after medication caused compulsive gambling habit

‘Game-changing’ drugs to treat prostate and lung cancers accepted for use in Scotland

Pharmacy closures having ‘huge impact’ on rural communities and older people

Up to 18 clinical trial hubs to open as part of £400m public-private investment

Number of pharmacies could fall to lowest level since 2005, sector leaders warn

Cancer charity ‘deep concerns’ over shortage of digestive drug that could cost lives

Government told ‘get a grip’ on drugs shortages with MPs calling for review of supply chain

Anti-overdose drug to be made available without prescription

Patients forced to play ‘pharmacy bingo’ amid concerns over medicine supply shortages

Family hail justice for little ones as mother jailed over four boys’ fire deaths

Southport child-killer detained for at least 52 years for ‘sadistic’ murders of girls

Whitehall ‘group think’ and inter-departmental ‘open warfare’ slammed by vaccine tsar

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Tag: Prescriptions

New drugs approved for NHS Scotland welcomed by patient groups

Man wins £70,000 payout after medication caused compulsive gambling habit

‘Game-changing’ drugs to treat prostate and lung cancers accepted for use in Scotland

Pharmacy closures having ‘huge impact’ on rural communities and older people

Up to 18 clinical trial hubs to open as part of £400m public-private investment

Number of pharmacies could fall to lowest level since 2005, sector leaders warn

Cancer charity ‘deep concerns’ over shortage of digestive drug that could cost lives

Government told ‘get a grip’ on drugs shortages with MPs calling for review of supply chain

Anti-overdose drug to be made available without prescription

Patients forced to play ‘pharmacy bingo’ amid concerns over medicine supply shortages