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How to Shift Fluoroquinolone Prescribing Habits
Every year, thousands of patients are prescribed fluoroquinolones, a powerful class of antibiotics, often without a second thought. Yet,...
Mar 15, 20244 min read


Vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia
Could your constant fatigue and unexplained weakness be more than just a busy lifestyle? Recent studies suggest that up to 20% of people...
Mar 15, 20245 min read


Emergency Contraception or the Morning After Pill: Should it be available to buy anywhere at any time?
The morning after pill, a form of emergency contraception, has sparked a heated debate about its availability. As societies grapple with...
Mar 15, 20245 min read


Thinking of Quitting Smoking? Cytisine Tablets are the answer.
Quitting smoking is tough, but you are not alone in this battle. Many people have found success with the newly researched Cytisine...
Mar 15, 20244 min read


🚨 NHS England Alert: Tramadol and Warfarin Interaction- Update for practice pharmacists and PCN pharmacists
🚨 A coroner's report emphasizes the need for NHS England to inform prescribers about the interaction between tramadol and warfarin...
Mar 10, 20241 min read


NICE Approval of Ritlecitinib: A Game Changer for Alopecia Areata Care
Every year, millions grapple with the emotional and physical toll of alopecia areata, a condition that can strip away not just hair but...
Mar 10, 20245 min read


Vitamin D Deficiency: Key Insights for Primary Care Pharmacists
Why do nearly one billion people worldwide suffer from vitamin D deficiency, and what role can pharmacists play in addressing this...
Mar 10, 20245 min read


MHRA Alert: New Safety Measures for Valproate Users (Belvo, Convulex, Depakote, Dyzantil, Epilim, Epilim Chrono or Chronosphere, Episenta, Epival, and Syonell▼)
Valproate has long been a trusted ally in managing epilepsy and bipolar disorder, but recent findings have cast a shadow over its use,...
Mar 7, 20245 min read


MHRA Alert- Pseudoephedrine: very rare risk of posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) and reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome (RCVS)
Healthcare professionals should note PRES and RCVS symptoms: sudden severe headaches, nausea, vomiting, confusion, seizures, and visual...
Mar 7, 20241 min read


"How Can Our New Clinical Tool Help Calculate 7-Day Blood Pressure Averages?"
Exciting News for Healthcare Professionals! 🌟 Excited to unveil our latest clinical tool: a simple solution for calculating a 7-day...
Mar 4, 20241 min read


Understanding Pharmacogenomics: How Will It Impact the Future of Personalised Medicine in Pharmacy?
Are our genes the key to unlocking safer, more effective medication? Imagine a world where prescriptions are tailored not just to your...
Feb 29, 20244 min read


Supply Shortage Alert: Novo Nordisk's Ozempic and Victoza in High Demand
Why are thousands of diabetes patients in the UK suddenly scrambling to find their medications? The recent announcement from Novo...
Feb 28, 20245 min read


Wegovy Overview - The New Frontier in Obesity Management
In a world where nearly 1 in 8 people are now living with obesity , finding an effective weight management solution is more crucial than...
Feb 27, 20245 min read


Mounjaro Overview - Revolutionizing Weight Loss and Diabetes Treatment
What if there was a medication that could significantly transform the way we approach weight loss and diabetes management? Mounjaro is a...
Feb 27, 20245 min read


Codeine Linctus (Codeine Oral Solutions): Reclassification to Prescription-Only Medicine
Imagine a medicine cabinet staple suddenly becoming a prescription-only item. This is the reality for codeine linctus, a widely used...
Feb 20, 20244 min read


Streamline Your Practice Workload with Electronic Repeat Dispensing (eRD)
What if you could cut your practice's administrative workload by up to 80% while improving patient satisfaction ? With Electronic Repeat...
Feb 17, 20245 min read


📢 Important Update: The national procurement agreement's metric for DOACs has evolved.
Previously, Edoxaban was the most cost-effective option. Now, with the unexpected early authorisation of generic Apixaban in the UK – a...
Feb 13, 20241 min read


Are you a PCN manager or a digital and transformational lead struggling to recruit pharmacists or pharmacy technicians?
Struggling to fill pharmacist or pharmacy technician positions in your PCN? You're not alone. Several PCNs face difficulties in...
Feb 10, 20244 min read


Need help with an ARRS budget underspend? Contact us for potential assistance.
Imagine having access to additional funding that could significantly enhance your primary care services, yet finding it challenging to...
Feb 7, 20244 min read


Resources for Managing Uncontrolled Asthma: Overcoming Medication Adherence Barriers and a Consensus Pathway for Severe Asthma Management
Breathing is something most of us take for granted, yet for millions of people with uncontrolled asthma, it can be a daily struggle....
Jan 31, 20244 min read
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