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Psoriasis undermines fertility and pregnancy

Females with moderate to severe psoriasis are less fertile than controls, UK research has found. The study also revealed that female psoriasis patients are more likely to experience pregnancy loss.

14 Jul 2023

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Long-term drop in sperm quality after Covid

Sperm quality declines after mild Covid, according to findings presented during the annual meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology in Copenhagen.

14 Jul 2023

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Health leaders still letting down valproate patients, warns safety commissioner

Patients still 'left to pick up the pieces' after leadership failures, writes patient safety commissioner.

14 Jul 2023

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Use pharmacists differently say Bath researchers

Hub and spoke would allow more patient-facing services, according to report.

14 Jul 2023

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NPA: Let community pharmacists give structured medication reviews

Wide-ranging 2020s prospectus argues the NHS is missing opportunities with SMRs

13 Jul 2023

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DH has made ‘no assessment’ of LloydsPharmacy closures impact

'No specific assessment' made by Government as multiple shuts stores, says minister.

13 Jul 2023

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Ten 'well established' pharmacies come on the market as company exits GB

Ten pharmacies in NW England and Wales brought to market

13 Jul 2023

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Anaemia risk increased with low-dose aspirin

Low-dose aspirin increases the risk of anaemia in healthy older adults, independently of major bleeding, according to an analysis of the primary prevention ASPREE trial.

13 Jul 2023

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Gastrointestinal bleeding ADRs under-reported

Gastrointestinal bleeds associated with direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs), which prevent stroke in atrial fibrillation, are under-reported based on Yellow Card reports, a UK study shows.

13 Jul 2023

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Pharmacist Support reports increased demand for mental health services

Charity provided over 200 per cent more counselling sessions in 2022 than in the previous year

11 Jul 2023

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Labour accuses government of not supporting pharmacy services

Shadow Health Minister Karin Smyth took a swipe at the government’s record on supporting pharmacy services during questions on Health and Social Care on July 11.

11 Jul 2023

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Anderson elected for second term as RPS president

A key task during her second term will be to oversee, deliver and implement a constitutional and governance review of the Society.

11 Jul 2023

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Police issue CCTV image following £1.4k cosmetics theft from Boots

Man in picture could help with investigation, says Nottinghamshire Police

11 Jul 2023

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Negotiator meets with MPs to drive home medicines supply concerns

CPE calls for measures including concessions system overhaul at parliamentary briefing

10 Jul 2023

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South East London pharmacy sold after 20 years

A F Browne Pharmacy in Sidcup sold for an undisclosed price

10 Jul 2023

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Pharmacist suspended following codeine linctus order dispute

Pharmacist did not intend to take products without paying - but sanction still needed, GPhC rules

10 Jul 2023

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