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Infographic: the resurgence of HRT

Prescribing of hormone replacement therapy for women in England has increased dramatically over the past decade, fuelled by rising demand amid greater awareness of its benefits and further evidence on its risks.…

Published: 31 May 2023

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Serious shortage protocol issued to restrict dispensing of HRT drug Utrogestan

The government has said it expects the drug to have supply issues "until late 2023".…

Published: 22 May 2023

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Hospital staff exposed to levels of nitrous oxide that exceed legal limits in a fifth of trusts

Exclusive: Eight hospital trusts have suspended the use of Entonox, while one trust found staff were exposed to 12 times the workplace exposure limit.…

Published: 11 May 2023

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Gas and air: are hospital staff safe?

Concerns are rising about the danger that outdated manifolds pose to hospital staff, particularly in maternity departments, with new figures showing a lack of routine testing for nitrous oxide exposure in many hospital trusts.…

Published: 11 May 2023

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Coping with the ‘Davina effect’ on HRT

As HRT shortages continue and there are reports of overprescribing, this episode of The PJ Pod explores how pharmacists can best navigate these problems.…

Published: 21 April 2023

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Prenatal exposure to levetiracetam linked with increased risk of psychiatric disorders, study suggests

Research has shown that prenatal exposure to levetiracetam is linked with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and anxiety.…

Published: 19 April 2023

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Leading health bodies publish joint safety alert on HRT prescribing

The statement says that the increasing number of women being prescribed high doses of oestrogen is not in line with any clinical guideline.…

Published: 4 April 2023

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NHS policy team designing menopause referral service for community pharmacy

The proposed referral service forms part of the Professional Record Standards Body's updated data standards.…

Published: 29 March 2023

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Pharmacists given discretion to dispense urgent items on mixed prescriptions in ‘confusing’ HRT prepayment certificate guidance

The Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee says it is “totally unacceptable” to expect stretched community pharmacies to deal with the government's rules over mixed prescriptions and the new HRT prepayment certificate.…

Published: 27 March 2023

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Progestogen-only pill found to have similar risk of breast cancer to combined hormonal contraception

Researchers found that women with any hormonal contraception prescription had a 25% increased risk of breast cancer compared with women with no hormonal contraception prescriptions.…

Published: 22 March 2023