OTC News
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Case report concludes zinc in denture fixative caused num...
August 11 2017 Excessive use of a dental fixative containing zinc has been deemed the likely cause of a man suffering numbness and muscle weakness in his l... -
E-cigarettes uptake has seen an increase in smokers quitt...
August 2 2017 Increased uptake of e-cigarettes has been reflected by an increase in smoking quit rates. A US study has concluded that the “substantial incr... -
Latest medicines approvals announced in Scotland and Wale...
June 22 2016 The All Wales Medicines Strategy Group has announced two new recommendations for medicines by the NHS in Wales. The Scottish Medicines Consort... -
Which? challenges dietary supplements claims around reduc...
June 20 2016 Consumers’ association Which? has challenged dietary supplement products which suggest they can help improve brain health. In particular, they... -
High dose loperamide linked with serious heart problems
June 20 2016 A warning advising of a risk of severe cardiac problems associated with people misusing loperamide have high dosage levels has been issued in...
Latest Articles
August 18 2017
LloydsPharmacy has announced that it will shoulder the 5% VAT cost on sanitary products, the so-called ‘tampon tax’.
- Thu, Aug 17th 2017 Patient knowledge of antidepressant side effects is limited, says Mind
- Thu, Aug 17th 2017 Valneva launches travel health package for pharmacy businesses
- Tue, Aug 15th 2017 RSPH sets up register of Healthy Living Pharmacies
- Tue, Aug 15th 2017 ICO warns about unlawfully accessing patient records
Editor's Pick
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.
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society...
- 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