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Passive vaping increases eczema risk in children

Researchers in the US are warning that parental vaping exacerbates atopic dermatitis in children.

10 Jun 2024

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Non-melanoma skin cancer deaths rise

Deaths from non-melanoma skin cancer could soon overtake malignant melanoma mortality in England and Scotland.

06 Jun 2024

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Semaglutide can lead to long-term weight loss

Semaglutide can produce weight loss and reduce waist size for at least four years, says new research.

06 Jun 2024

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Pharmacy First provision is a “postcode lottery” says CCA

Trade body calls on policymakers to adopt a three-pronged strategy to support the new service.

30 May 2024

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RPS election results announced

Turnout increased slightly but membership numbers continue to fall.

22 May 2024

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New rabies vaccine for UK

Sanofi recently launched an inactivated rabies vaccine (Verorab) in the UK for all age groups.

20 May 2024

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More independent prescribing training places announced

An additional 3,000 training places for community pharmacy was announced by CPhO David Webb at this year’s CPC.

10 May 2024

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RPS membership numbers drop again

According to the Society’s 2023 Annual Report, there were a total of 37,474 members at the end of 2023 compared with 38,193 in 2022.

09 May 2024

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Fear of recurrence among individuals with remitted depression

About three-quarters of people with depression live in fear of recurrence, Canadian researchers report.

03 May 2024

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Hair loss drug to come with warning card amid sexual dysfunction reports

MHRA concerned by low awareness of potential side effects from finasteride.

30 Apr 2024

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‘Constantly elevated’ drug shortages becoming ‘the new normal’, report warns

Why are medicines shortages getting so severe? A Nuffield Trust report investigates.

18 Apr 2024

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