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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 , 1 Min Article

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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 , 1 Min Article

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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 , 1 Min Article

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Key practice developments in 2024

This CPD module provides an update of the major developments in community pharmacy practice during 2024. Areas covered include the new Pharmacy First service in England, other new pharmacy services and contract updates, policy changes, NICE guidance and drug safety alerts.

06 Jan 2025 , 15 Min Module

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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 , 1 Min Article

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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 , 5 Min Article

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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 , 1 Min Article

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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 , 1 Min Article

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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 , 1 Min Article

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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 , 1 Min Article

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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 , 1 Min Article

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Final word: Charting a course for pharmacy

In the second of our series of articles looking at different aspects of the future of the sector, Harry McQuillan considers the increasingly clinical and risk management-focused role that community pharmacies have in keeping people well and as close to home as possible

20 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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PSNC announces mandatory valproate audit for 2022-23

Pharmacies must complete a six-week audit before March 31

15 Nov 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Twelve serious shortage protocols for HRT products extended by DHSC

The SSPs were due to expire on October 28 but have been extended across the UK.

03 Nov 2022 , 1 Min Article

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MHRA recalls batches of stemetil

Sanofi recalls batches of Stemetil Syrup, while SSP for Combisal 125mcg/25mcg inhalers ends today

07 Oct 2022 , 1 Min Article

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