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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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Product update: The ultimate guide

Care has launched the latest edition of its handbook, The Ultimate Guide to Care, with new features.

23 Apr 2021

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Product update: Back in business

The ‘Mind Your Back’ self care campaign from Mentholatum is running throughout October and November to help people manage their back pain.

23 Apr 2021

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Covid app used over three million times

An app revealing the number of Covid cases within one to 10 miles of someone’s home has been used over three million times.

23 Apr 2021

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Key points reminder for Pharmacy Collect customers

Critical that pharmacies remind people of the importance of reporting their results, whether positive or negative, says PSNC.

23 Apr 2021

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NI protocol 'already disrupting medicine supply'

Some medicines are already becoming unavailable in Northern Ireland because of the Brexit protocol, an industry spokesperson has said.

22 Apr 2021

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Covid pill could be available by the autumn says Johnson

Boris Johnson said people could take a pill at home to reduce the symptoms of Covid or stop them getting it.

22 Apr 2021

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Class 2 recall for Ennogen Pharma trimethoprim 200mg tablets

100mg tablets found in sealed packs of trimethoprim 200mg.

22 Apr 2021

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SNP pledges to create state-owned generics manufacturer

The Scottish National Party has said that if it wins the May 6 election it will create a state-owned pharmaceutical agency.

21 Apr 2021

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People from deprived areas most likely to suffer diabetes complications

People living in socially deprived areas of Scotland are more likely to experience life-threatening complications of type 1 diabetes, according to a new study.

21 Apr 2021

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New services plan for Northern Ireland pharmacies

Northern Ireland health minister Robin Swann has announced his support for a service commissioning plan for community pharmacies in 2021-22. 

20 Apr 2021

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Data on hospital medicines prescribed during Covid to be collected

Data on medicines prescribed and administered in hospitals will be collected as part of research into patients' Covid care.

20 Apr 2021

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ACBS sets out criteria for ONS to be listed in the Drug Tariff

Only 'standard' 125 and 200ml packs to be included in Tariff in the future - all other sizes to be de-listed.

20 Apr 2021

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