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MHRA issues drug safety update for ACE inhibitors

The MHRA is updating product information for all ACE inhibitors to strengthen the warnings on the risk of delayed-onset angioedema

17 Jun 2026

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Piecing the autism jigsaw together

Mark Greener looks at a new study that may hold some clues to the pathogenesis of autism spectrum disorder

08 Jun 2026

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Can nicotinamide supplements lower blood pressure?

Could something as simple as supplementing with nicotinamide be an effective way of reducing blood pressure? Rod Tucker looks at a recent analysis which examined this question in more detail

04 Jun 2026

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Health minister hints migraine could be added to Pharmacy First in Lords debate

Baroness Merron was asked if Labour will “include and fund” migraine in the scheme.

24 Mar 2026

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NICE recommends SGLT-2s first-line for type 2 diabetes

In updated guidance NICE now recommends modified-release metformin, plus an SGLT-2 inhibitor as initial therapy.for people with type 2 diabetes

18 Feb 2026

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Intermittent fasting makes no difference in weight loss

A systematic review has found that intermittent fasting may result in little to no difference in weight loss or quality of life

16 Feb 2026

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Employing pharmacists in GP practices improves quality of prescribing, says study

Researchers at the University of Manchester found the number of opioids, antibiotics and anxiolytics prescribed fell.

04 Feb 2025

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Research will lead to rethink in how thyroid medicines are prescribed

Students from the University of Sunderland said their research found levothyroxine can impact bone health.

14 Aug 2024

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Clinical briefing: Dementia – lessons from history

Dementia researchers image brains, search for biomarkers and scan genomes. Perhaps they also need to look beyond high-tech and into the past...

22 Apr 2024

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PMR limitations contributed to infant’s tragic death, says coroner

Lack of special prescription options contributed to morphine mix-up, says coroner

08 Sep 2023

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MHRA reminder of risks of taking NSAIDs in late pregnancy

Reminder that the use of systemic NSAIDs is contraindicated in the last trimester of pregnancy (after 28 weeks of pregnancy)

27 Jun 2023

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Tirzepatide not recommended in latest NICE diabetes guidance

More evidence needed on the clinical and cost-effectiveness before it can be recommended for use in type 2 diabetes, says NICE

27 Jun 2023

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New research coalition builds on pharmacy's inclusivity opportunity

Pharmacy is at the heart of a new Oxford research coalition which aims to build on pandemic experience.

18 May 2023

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Pharmacy teams make 33k safety interventions in OAC audit

Pharmacy teams offered advice and clinical interventions to tens of thousands during audit

31 Mar 2023

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