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Medicines

Clawback must “provide funding certainty” in Northern Ireland, says Phoenix director

Phoenix Medical Supplies sales director John Pignone has written to the government to express his concerns.

29 Jan 2024 , 1 Min Article

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New restrictions on prescribing of fluoroquinolones

Systemic fluoroquinolones must now only be prescribed when other commonly recommended antibiotics are inappropriate, the MHRA advises after safety review

23 Jan 2024 , 1 Min Article

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New study suggests risk of disorders in children fathered by men taking valproate

The MHRA advises that, as a precaution, male patients on valproate who are planning a family in the next year should talk to their healthcare professional

16 Jan 2024 , 1 Min Article

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New patient safety alert issued concerning GLP-1 shortages

Supplies of the diabetes drug class not expected to return to normal until the end of 2024 at the earliest.

05 Jan 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Three brands of isosorbide mononitrate are out of stock, warns DHSC

Nyzamac SR 40mg capsules, Zemon 40XL 40mg tablets and Isotard 40XL 40mg tablets are out of stock.

04 Jan 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Coronavirus

Returned medicines 'could put staff at Covid-19 risk'

The NPA says pharmacists should consider the safety of pharmacy teams when deciding whether to accept unwanted medicines.

05 May 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Status epilepticus: why rapid, aggressive treatment is essential

In contrast to typical epilepsy seizures, untreated SE can last an hour or more, increasing the risk of serious complications.

02 Apr 2019 , 3 Min Article

Medicines

2016 practice changes

This CPD module provides an overview of the practice changes that occured in 2016.

12 Dec 2016 , 900 Min Module

Child & teen health

New kids on the pharmacy block

Children's Health - Dawn Gay looks at the latest developments

03 Jul 2014 , 3 Min Article

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