Boots could face an investigation over allegations it has been telling pharmacy staff to abuse a patient medication scheme to boost profits. It has been reported that the UK’s biggest
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The NHS is spending millions of pounds a year on prescriptions for items that can be bought in high street pharmacies. Household brands such as Vaseline, Rennie, Strepsils, Benadryl and
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A diabetes drug can increase a person’s risk of bladder cancer, researchers have found. The anti-diabetic drug pioglitazone helps to control blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes.
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Research showing up to half of the residents in some care homes have difficulty swallowing has fuelled calls for more staff training about the dangers of tampering with medication to
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It is “almost too late” to stop a global superbug crisis caused by the misuse of antibiotics, a leading expert has warned. Scientists have a “50-50” chance of salvaging existing
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Poorer dementia patients in England are less likely to be prescribed the drugs they need, according to new research. Experts found stark differences in the number of patients given access
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The MS Society and British Heart Foundation Northern Ireland (BHF NI) have launched a joint campaign opposing the reintroduction of prescription charges for people living with long-term conditions. The “Keep
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The ‘Here for Carers’ is a Wales-wide campaign launched by Carers Trust Wales, Community Pharmacy Wales and Public Health Wales which will run throughout October and is aimed at raising
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The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) has launched a suite of new online learning modules on the safe administration of medication. The modules provide learners with the opportunity to improve
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Calls for GPs to face disciplinary action for over-prescribing antibiotics have been criticised as “counter-productive and unhelpful” by leading doctors. The General Medical Council said GPs are under “enormous pressure”
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