Guidelines for lithium prescribing not being followed, patient safety report suggests
In its report, the Health Services Safety Investigations Body revealed that some patients were not offered lithium as a first-line...
Awake to the possibilities: a ‘first in class narcolepsy drug could be transformational
Narcolepsy has been linked to disruptions in orexin production in the brain. Could drugs that activate the orexin receptor and...
Stopping GLP-1s linked to twice the risk of heart attack, stroke or death in type 2 diabetes
The study authors warned that the findings are unlikely to be explained solely by withdrawal of GLP-1RA therapy and could...
Migraine, respiratory infections and dermatology should be next for Pharmacy First, pharmacy body says
A report from the Company Chemists' Association said efforts to expand Pharmacy First should focus on pathways where community pharmacy...
Regulator to trial independent complaints review service
The General Pharmaceutical Council said it will launch a proof-of-concept Pharmacy Concerns Resolution Service in early 2027....
Why are patients embracing HRT but not hormonal contraception?
‘Hormone hesitancy is on the rise despite strong scientific evidence suggesting that hormone replacement therapy is safe and effective. How...