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Women's health

Focus on female concerns and supporting the health of women of all ages.

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Women's health

Welsh Government to invest in digital maternity services system

The new system will allow important information to be shared with pregnant women and all those involved in their care.

17 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Women's health

HRT could reduce Alzheimer’s diagnoses in at-risk women

The drug commonly used to treat menopause symptoms is associated with better memory, research finds.

16 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Women's health

Understanding PCOS

Many women across the UK suffer from polycystic ovary syndrome, yet not enough is known about the condition.

11 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Women's health

Breast screening

Improve your understanding of breast screening with this pharmacy scenario.

07 Dec 2022 , 5 Min Module

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Women's health

NICE reviews endometriosis guidelines for first time since 2017

The National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has announced it will be updating its guidelines on endometriosis diagnosis, surgical management and surgical management when fertility is a priority. 

28 Nov 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Women's health

MPs urge Government to scrap HRT charges and diagnose menopause earlier

Scrap the charge 'urgently' says Menopause APPG in its report

12 Oct 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Women's health

Women's workplace wellbeing

With the new Women’s Health Strategy for England released over the summer, now more than ever is the time for workplaces to be focusing on supporting female employees.

12 Oct 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Women's health

HRT prescriptions rose by 35 per cent in 2021-22

Women in the most affluent areas almost twice as likely to receive a prescription for HRT, says NHS

06 Oct 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Women's health

New body-identical HRT product approved for Scottish NHS

Bijuve approved for use on NHS after a review of its effectiveness and value for money

13 Sep 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Women's health

Local HRT product launches as P medicine in Boots

GIna available only at Boots branches until the end of the month before rolling out to other pharmacies

12 Sep 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Women's health

At-home abortions made permanent in England and Wales

Women or people with a uterus up to nine weeks and six days pregnant will have access to medical abortion medication at home.

25 Aug 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Women's health

Scotland makes period history

Period history was made this week as Scotland became the first country to make menstruation products free for all.

19 Aug 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Women's health

Cancer concerns

Some 21 women a day die of gynaecological cancers and yet, not enough is commonly known about the diseases.

18 Jul 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Women's health

HRT manufacturer to step up Oestrogel production with new site

New site in Belgium opening in the wake of 'unprecedented' growth in demand for HRT.

28 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Women's health

Cervical Screening Awareness Week

In the UK, there are roughly 3,200 cervical cancer diagnoses every year. The NHS estimates that cervical screening prevents 75 per cent of cervical cancers, emphasising the importance of having regular checks.

19 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Women's health

HRT shortages: Government issues 10 more SSPs

Pharmacists given more powers to make substitutions – but calls for a longer term solution persist.

23 May 2022 , 1 Min Article