The advantages of using inhalers and nebulisers containing steroids outweigh the risks, claim researchers.   

A UK children’s charity is asking people such as pharmacists, carers and GPs to be vigilant to signs of child abuse during lockdown.

A coalition of over 50 voluntary and social sector organisations and charities have urged the Government to create a 'mental health renewal plan'.

Half a million people with cancer in the UK have been too scared to leave the house since lockdown started on 23 March, a survey shows.

A survey of 2,000 people has shown that 55 per cent of UK adults have spent more time on the internet and social media during lockdown. 

The PDA urges pharmacy employers to report any cases of occupational exposure to coronavirus. 

Coeliac can be diagnosed in some adults with just a blood test, says the British Society of Gastroenterology.

Community pharmacies in England completed 1.71 million NHS flu vaccinations in 2019-20 – a 19.6 per cent jump on the previous year.

From Friday it will be compulsory for members of the public to wear a face covering in community pharmacies in Scotland.

Public Health England’s (PHE) Couch to 5k fitness app has reached nearly one million downloads. 

The European Commission granted a conditional marketing authorisation for the drug earlier today

The Global Hygiene Council has found that 42 per cent of children aged five-10 are not always using soap when they wash their hands in school.

Rezum recommended as a treatment option for moderate to severe lower urinary tract symptoms.

The HIV medicine lopinavir-ritonavir has “no beneficial effect” in patients hospitalised with Covid-19, Oxford researchers have said.

The MHRA has approved the recruitment of further participants for an Oxford trial investigating the use of hydroxychloroquine to prevent Covid-19.

Key issues for the life sciences sector explored as the country recovers from the coronavirus pandemic

CONDOR will provide a single national route for evaluating new coronavirus tests

A risk prediction model to allow clinicians to identify patients who are at higher risk from Covid-19 is being developed  

A Reasonable Adjustment Flag on the SCR to indicate a learning disability or other impairment could be rolled out by the end of the year

From 1 August vulnerable people will no longer be advised to shield