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GPs failing to gather information before weight loss prescriptions issued face legal action

The Medical Defence Union said GPs must have “a robust system in place to gather relevant information before a prescription is provided.”

07 Feb 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Preventative prescribing is risky in the very old

Preventative medicines are often prescribed with no clear benefit, a study finds

16 Sep 2022 , 1 Min Article

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