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Clinical review: Wake-up call for insomnia sufferers

Recent research suggests that insomnia could be an early predictor of a range of conditions – from ADHD to type 2 diabetes, and even acute illnesses such as flu and Covid. Mark Greener reports.

06 Jan 2025 , 5 Min Article

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Almost 17m items for dependency-forming medicines prescribed in second quarter

Opioids were the most prescribed in quarter two of 2024-25 with 9.85 million items.

10 Dec 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Smoking, vaping: current thinking

Although smoking rates are falling across the UK, there is still work to be done in helping people of all ages to quit.

29 Nov 2024 , 8 Min Article

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Long read: Pox Romana – lessons for today

Rome never recovered from the Antonine plague, which swept across its empire almost two millennia ago. What lessons can be learnt from this historical event today as we continue to deal with the fallout from Covid-19 and prepare for the inevitable next pandemic?

07 Nov 2024 , 5 Min Article

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Long read: Preparing for the next pandemic

Lessons learned from studies into Covid-19 can help us to prepare better for the next pandemic with community pharmacies perfectly located to act as clinical research sites for recruiting patients and gathering data. Mark Greener reports.

04 Nov 2024 , 9 Min Article

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Sleep apnoea: a brief guide for pharmacists

Rod Tucker provides an overview of obstructive sleep apnoea and looks at ways pharmacists can help to identify undiagnosed patients.

25 Oct 2024 , 5 Min Article

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Clinical review: The challenges of ageing skin

Maintaining skin health is paramount, especially among older adults, who inevitably succumb to age-related changes. But what exactly are these changes and how can pharmacists help patients to prevent and manage them well? By Rod Tucker.

24 Oct 2024 , 5 Min Article

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Clinical update: A breath of fresh air

A new era of pharmacological management is envisaged in recently published draft guidance on the treatment of asthma. Mark Greener offers an insider’s view

22 Oct 2024 , 5 Min Article

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MHRA approves adapted version of Comirnaty Covid vaccine

The MHRA approved two “presentations of the adapted vaccine” after they met its standards of safety, quality, and effectiveness.

11 Oct 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Are you ready for winter?

With the cough and cold season on the horizon, it is time to stock up on OTC winter remedies and prepare for what looks likely to be a busier vaccination schedule than ever before.

13 Sep 2024 , 7 Min Article

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Weighing up the evidence: Plant-based diets and type 2 diabetes

Could a plant-based diet reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes? We consider the evidence from recent research studies...

03 Sep 2024 , 3 Min Article

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Tea-time tutorial: Dandruff or scalp psoriasis?

Scalp psoriasis and dandruff are common disorders that can present similarly but require different management approaches. They can also co-exist on the same patient. Can you tell the difference?

28 Aug 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Lower GI problems on the up

The prevalence of lower gastrointestinal conditions such as coeliac disease, Crohn’s, ulcerative colitis and irritable bowel disease is far higher than previously thought – and actually increasing.

21 Aug 2024 , 10 Min Article

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Be aware of error in Diflucan patient leaflet, MHRA tells pharmacists

The MHRA said there was “no risk to product quality” and insisted the batches were not being recalled.

12 Aug 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Allergies: The right reaction

Despite researchers gradually piecing together the pathogenic jigsaw, allergies remain remarkably common. Fortunately there is plenty pharmacy teams can do to help the millions of people who suffer across the UK.

01 Aug 2024 , 10 Min Article

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First generic raltegravir medicines for HIV patients approved by MHRA

The MHRA has approved generic versions of raltegravir which reduce the amount of HIV in a patient’s blood when used with other medicines.

22 Jul 2024 , 1 Min Article

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