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DH issues shortage protocol for HRT patches

The Department of Health and Social Care has said pharmacists may substitute Evorel and Estraderm for Estradot 75mcg patches.

29 Apr 2021

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Drinking habits change for over a third of people

Over a third of people (34.4 per cent) reported a change in their drinking habits over the last year.

29 Apr 2021

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Lack of sleep increases dementia risk by 30 per cent

People who continuously sleep for six hours or less a night are roughly 30 per cent more likely to develop dementia.

29 Apr 2021

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More people could benefit from antihypertensives, study finds

Many more people could benefit from blood pressure-lowering medication, according to a new study in the Lancet.

29 Apr 2021

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Mental Health Awareness Week

The positive impact of the great outdoors on managing mental health problems and protecting wellbeing is increasingly well known, so encourage customers to step into nature this Mental Health Awareness Week and beyond.

29 Apr 2021

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Massive rise in mental disorders among health workers in Covid peak

The first peak of the Covid pandemic last year saw a 300 per cent rise in healthcare workers suffering from mental health problems.

29 Apr 2021

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Contract talks start for 2021-22 after Covid delays

Formal talks on contractual arrangements for the 2021-22 funding year have kicked off between PSNC, NHS England and the DH. 

28 Apr 2021

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Urgent action needed to stop violence in pharmacies says PDA

Action is needed to prevent violence in pharmacies, the PDA has said as disturbing video footage emerged of an assault on a pharmacist. 

28 Apr 2021

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Pharmacy capable of delivering millions of Covid jabs, survey finds

Over 90 per cent of community pharmacists would be eager to take part in an annual Covid-19 booster vaccination programme similar to the flu jab service given the right funding and support, a new survey shows.

28 Apr 2021

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'Urgent need' for evidence on discontinuing antidepressants

There is an "urgent need" for better evidence on the safest and most effective ways to discontinue antidepressants, a review finds. 

26 Apr 2021

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Product update: Range expansion

Bio-Kult Pregnéa is the newest addition to the Bio-Kult range, supporting women throughout pregnancy from pre-conception to post-birth.

26 Apr 2021

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Product updates: Dry, dry baby

Eye care brand Vizulize has launched a new digital consumer awareness programme targeting dry eye sufferers.

23 Apr 2021

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Product update: More to soothe

Sudocrem has launched a TV and digital campaign centered on the concept of soothing families to remind audiences of its soothing properties.

23 Apr 2021

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Product update: dual relief release

GSK has added a pharmacy strength decongestant nasal spray to its Otrivine range.

23 Apr 2021

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Product update: Digesting AI

Sanofi and Babylon are offering digestive health sufferers a three-month pilot of an online artificial intelligence health service.

23 Apr 2021

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Product update: Reclassifying care

In response to updated MHRA guidance for OTC stimulant laxatives, Care has reclassified its Senna products.

23 Apr 2021

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