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Emollients: risk of severe and fatal burns
The MHRA have issued new warnings about fire & burns risk with emollients. The new warnings state that ALL emollients may […]
Consultation events on items which should not routinely be prescribed in primary care
As part of our latest consultation on items which should not routinely be prescribed in primary care the following events […]
Flash glucose monitoring
NHS England recently announced that flash glucose monitors will be available on prescription for every patient who qualifies for them, […]
Antibiotic Allergy – Mislabelling Contributes to Resistance
The Lancet has published a global update on antibiotic allergy epidemiology, classification, mechanisms, and management – highlighting the public health importance […]
COPD – New NICE Guidance
NICE has published updated guidance on Diagnosis & Management of COPD, with new recommendations on: incidental findings on chest X‑rays […]
Problematic Polypharmacy – Health Secretary Initiative
The Secretary of State for Health & Social Care, Matt Hancock, has asked the Chief Pharmaceutical Officer, Keith Ridge, to […]
Adalat – Supply Issues
Bayer have announced plans to permanently discontinue nifedipine immediate-release 5mg & 10mg capsules (Adalat) in 2019. There are no other […]
Bricanyl Turbohaler – UK Shortage
Bricanyl Turbohaler is the ONLY terbutaline inhaler marketed in the UK. Astra Zeneca UK Ltd have notified the Department of […]
NICE Key Therapeutic Topics 2019 – Consultation Result
NICE have published the results of a consultation on proposals to update the Key Therapeutic Topics collection of resources in 2019 […]