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Innovative QRISK Process to Reduce GP Workload
GPs across the UK are facing mounting pressure, with clinical demands and administrative tasks often stretching the working day to its limits. Yet, when it comes to cardiovascular risk management, the traditional approach can feel like a never-ending cycle of phone calls, paperwork, and missed opportunities for meaningful patient engagement.
Dec 45 min read


Finding the Best Remote Clinical Pharmacist Support: Answers to the Most Common Questions
Are you a GP practice or Primary Care Network struggling to keep up with the ever-growing demands of medication management? Wondering how you can access expert clinical pharmacy support without the hassle of recruitment or the limitations of geography?
Dec 44 min read


Reducing Costs and Improving Outcomes with a Managed Pharmacist Service
A single prescription can set off a ripple effect, impacting not just a patient’s health, but the workload of clinicians, the efficiency of a practice, and the bottom line of an entire NHS trust. Yet, too often, medicines management is treated as a background task rather than a strategic lever for transformation.
Dec 25 min read


Understanding Rabies: A Guide from The Medicines Management Team
Each year, tens of thousands of people worldwide lose their lives to rabies, a tragedy that is almost entirely preventable with the right knowledge and action. The Medicines Management Team is here to cut through the noise, offering clear, practical advice and essential facts to help you stay safe.
Oct 65 min read


Is Paracetamol Safe in Pregnancy? TMMT Expert Guide
Despite the chatter, paracetamol remains the first-choice pain reliever for pregnant women across the UK. In fact, recent reviews involving over 100,000 pregnancies have found no evidence linking paracetamol use to autism or other developmental concerns.
In this TMMT expert guide, we unravel the facts, dispel the myths, and help you feel confident about managing pain and fever safely during pregnancy.
Oct 25 min read


Trump’s Tylenol Statement Sparks Backlash: Here’s What the Science Says
Could a single statement from a former president really change the way millions view a common painkiller? When Donald Trump recently claimed that taking Tylenol during pregnancy could increase the risk of autism, the reaction was immediate and intense. Social media erupted, medical professionals voiced outrage, and families across the country were left questioning what to believe.
Oct 16 min read


Are You Taking Omeprazole? NHS Shares Crucial Safety Advice
Heartburn and indigestion are more than just uncomfortable. They can disrupt daily life, making even simple meals a challenge. For many across the UK, omeprazole has become a trusted solution, offering relief from burning pain and sleepless nights. But as prescriptions for this popular medicine soar into the tens of millions each year, a new NHS warning is urging patients to pause and reconsider how they use it.
Sep 305 min read


Bringing Smiles to Every Child: TMMT Proudly Supports Circus Starr
Recent studies show that inclusive community events can boost confidence and wellbeing in children who need it most. By partnering with Circus Starr, The Medicines Management Team is helping to bring unforgettable experiences to local families, ensuring that every child in our town has the chance to smile, belong, and be inspired.
Sep 256 min read


Emergency Contraception on Valproate or Topiramate: Why Standard Pills Aren’t Enough
Pregnancy prevention takes on a whole new level of urgency for women prescribed valproate or topiramate. These commonly used medicines, vital for managing conditions like epilepsy and migraine, carry a hidden risk, one that can have lifelong consequences for an unborn child.
Sep 196 min read


Daily Weight Loss Pill Shows Promising Results in Major Clinical Trial
Losing weight has always been a challenge, with countless diets and fitness trends promising quick results but rarely delivering lasting change. For many, the journey feels like an endless cycle of hope and disappointment, especially when traditional methods fall short or are simply too hard to sustain.
Sep 185 min read


NHS Alert: Why Pharmacists Should Review Warfarin and Tramadol Prescriptions Now
With anticoagulant-related hospital admissions on the rise, the stakes have never been higher. The Medicines Management Team is calling on all pharmacists to take a closer look at their prescribing records. Spotting patients on both warfarin and tramadol is not just a box-ticking exercise.
Sep 174 min read


Is Intermittent Fasting Safe for Everyone? A Guide for Patients and Clinicians
Skipping breakfast to shed a few pounds or squeezing all your meals into a six-hour window might sound like a modern health trend, but intermittent fasting has roots stretching back centuries. Today, it’s making headlines not just for weight loss, but for its potential to transform heart health, blood sugar, and more. Yet, behind the buzz, questions linger. Can everyone safely try intermittent fasting, or are there hidden risks that patients and clinicians need to consider?
Sep 115 min read


How the New National Pathway Helps GPs Catch Red-Flags Earlier
Spotting the subtle signs of serious illness among the sea of everyday symptoms is one of the greatest challenges in general practice. For GPs, the pressure to distinguish between benign lower-GI complaints and those rare but critical red flags can feel relentless, especially when every decision could mean the difference between early intervention and missed opportunity.
Sep 95 min read


GP Contract Changes 2025/26: The Three Essentials Every Practice Must Know
Patients today expect more than just a phone line and a waiting room. They want seamless digital access, clear information, and joined-up care. As the NHS sets new standards for general practice from October 2025, the spotlight is firmly on how surgeries connect, communicate, and empower their communities.
Sep 86 min read


Can the Shingles Jab Protect Your Heart? New Research Says Yes
A simple jab meant to prevent a painful rash could be quietly working wonders for your heart. While most people think of the shingles...
Sep 85 min read


The Hidden Dangers of Relying Solely on HbA1c in Diabetes Care
Every diabetes review brings a familiar number into focus: the HbA1c. For years, this single figure has shaped treatment plans, guided medication changes, and reassured both clinicians and patients that glucose control is on track.
Sep 35 min read


NHS Rolls Out Chickenpox Vaccine: A New Era for Child Health
Chickenpox has long been a familiar part of childhood in the UK, with many parents recalling the itchy spots and sleepless nights that...
Sep 26 min read


Amiodarone 200mg Tablets: What the Latest Supply Shortage Means for You
When a single medicine underpins the stability of thousands of heart patients across the UK, even a brief disruption can send ripples through clinics, pharmacies, and homes. Amiodarone 200mg tablets, a cornerstone in managing serious heart rhythm disorders, have suddenly become the focus of urgent conversations among healthcare professionals and patients alike. With the Department of Health and Social Care announcing a temporary supply shortage, the usual routines of care are
Aug 155 min read


A New Era for Medicines Management: NHS Advice & Guidance Enhanced Service
Every day, GPs and pharmacists across the UK face a familiar challenge. Balancing the need for swift, expert advice with the pressure to keep patients out of lengthy referral queues.
Aug 145 min read


Propranolol for Anxiety: A Guide to Safe Use and Overdose Prevention
Feeling your heart race before a big presentation or important meeting is all too familiar for many of us. For some, these physical symptoms of anxiety can be so overwhelming that daily life becomes a challenge.
Aug 116 min read
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