Medicines

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First anti-seizure medication for rare epileptic disorder approved

Ganaxolone (Ztalmy) treats cyclin-dependent kinase-like 5 (CDKL5) deficiency disorder.

14 Mar 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Superdrug partners with courier for UK-wide prescription deliveries

Courier company Gophr selected after 'rigorous' information gathering process

05 Mar 2024 , 1 Min Article

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New valproate safety materials released by MHRA

Updated regulatory measures are now in place to reduce the known harms from valproate.

09 Feb 2024 , 3 Min Article

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Best practice guidelines launched for online prescribing

Voluntary best practice guidelines have been launched for online care providers.

11 Dec 2023 , 2 Min Article

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Belfast pharmacist facing charges related to supply of opioids

Pharmacist faces a dozen charges in upcoming magistrate hearing

06 Dec 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Eight per cent leap in community prescribing costs

NHS in England spent £9.6 billion on primary care medicines in 2022-23

08 Nov 2023 , 1 Min Article

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NICE recommends new treatment for advanced Parkinson’s

Foslevodopa-foscarbidopa gets NICE recommendation after manufacturer addresses issues

31 Oct 2023 , 1 Min Article

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