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Cardiovascular

Keep the heart healthy.

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Service success

Over 75,000 hypertension checks delivered by community pharmacies since last October.

14 Jun 2022

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NICE says 400,000 people could benefit from new triglyceride drug

Vazkepa can reduce heart attack and stroke in individuals with residual risk despite statin treatment.

14 Jun 2022

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Pharmacies have carried out 75k blood pressure checks, says NHSE

Chief pharmacist David Webb calls on more pharmacies to sign up to case-finding service.

19 May 2022

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The mental and physical benefits of an active lifestyle

Despite a surge in fitness fanatics during the pandemic, new research suggests the population’s activity levels are lower than ever before.

14 May 2022

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Hypertension: part five

Understanding self-management of hypertension and feel confident explaining it to your patients.

25 Apr 2022

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Hypertension: part four

Understanding NICE pharmacological treatment guidelines and options for the management of hypertension.

25 Mar 2022

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Category Insight: Heart Health

This month we discuss how pharmacy can protect the heart health of their communities.

28 Feb 2022

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Fundraising in February

February is a month full of very important health campaigns. Here’s how your pharmacy can get involved…

01 Feb 2022

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Hypertension: part two

The steps community pharmacy professionals need to take to look after patients with hypertension.

20 Jan 2022

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SGLT2 inhibitors: A new hope for heart failure?

New research suggests SGLT2 inhibitors could revolutionise heart failure treatment.

09 Dec 2021

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Over-60s told not to take aspirin to prevent CVD

Researchers say people in their 40s and 50s can take aspirin as a preventative step only.

13 Oct 2021

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NICE to approve inclisiran

New NICE guidance recommends Legvio as an option for primary hypercholesterolaemia.

01 Oct 2021

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'Revolutionary' anti-cholesterol drug to be offered on NHS

NHSE&I said inclisiran will be administered by nurses in GP surgeries.

01 Sep 2021

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Pharmacy hypertension service 'can save 2,000 lives in 5 years'

NHSE&I said pharmacies can prevent 3,700 strokes and 2,500 heart attacks.

24 Aug 2021

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MHRA recalls 25 batches of irbesartan medicines

Batches recalled as a precautionary measure due to contamination.

09 Aug 2021

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NHS eyes 'health MOT' service in pharmacies

Health MOTs at pharmacies, clinics and NHS vaccinations services are set to save thousands of lives.

17 Jun 2021

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