OTC News
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Vaping should be ‘promoted’ as smoking cessation aid
October 17 2017 Electronic cigarettes should be promoted as a method of stopping smoking, the British Psychological Society has said. -
MHRA issues Drug Safety Updates for loperamide and micona...
October 4 2017 The medicines regulator, the MHRA, has issued Drug Safety Updates on two over-the-counter medicines. -
Leo withdraws plans to launch OTC version of Dovonex
September 20 2017 Leo Pharma has announced it will not now launch an over-the-counter version of Dovonex Psoriasis Ointment, despite recently receiving aut... -
Boots introduces generic levonorgestrel for EHC service
September 4 2017 Boots has announced it is starting to make available a cheaper generic levonorgestrel product for its emergency hormonal contraception ser... -
Which? challenges effectiveness, variety and cost of bran...
August 29 2017 Which? has published an article questioning the effectiveness of some over the counter medicines, and advising its readers to consider cheap...
Latest Articles
October 20 2017
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society is calling for the government to provide pharmacists with state-backed indemnity cover, along the lines being proposed for GPs.
- Fri, Oct 20th 2017 GPhC publishes preregistration exam pass rates by training provider
- Thu, Oct 19th 2017 Pharmacy organisations plan a political campaigning day for community pharmacy
- Wed, Oct 18th 2017 Free flu vaccination campaigns kick off to tackle winter pressures
- Wed, Oct 18th 2017 Self Care Week to run from November 13
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December 7 2015
Pharmacists in Scotland have been asked to share their views on what politicians need to be made aware of ahead of the Scottish Parliament elections in 2016.
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- Wed, Nov 25th 2015 PHE calls for Antibiotic Guardian pledges
- Tue, Nov 24th 2015 Pfizer seals deal for Allergan in biggest pharmaceutical deal in history
- Wed, Nov 18th 2015 NHS England increases number of pharmacist in first wave of GP pilot to over 400
- Wed, Nov 18th 2015 Regulators warn of need to respect patient choice