NHS to start routinely offering blindness drug to premature babies Treatment with ranibizumab, which is administered using a precision injection system, would begin two or three days after diagnosis of retinopathy of prematurity.…
Children and young people with asthma: symptoms, diagnosis and the role of pharmacy The first of our two-part series on asthma in children and young people is an overview of the condition, outlining the role pharmacy can play in supporting patients and their families and/or carers.…
Agreement on new common conditions service for England expected by end of July 2023 Community Pharmacy England has said work is underway "at pace" to develop the payment system for the new Pharmacy First-style service in England.…
Asthma inhaler recycling will not be renewed, manufacturer confirms A pilot scheme that led to more than 52,000 inhalers being recycled will not be renewed, manufacturer Chiesi has said.…
‘Painkillers don’t exist’: how our campaign helped to reduce opioid prescribing Educating patients on the risks of analgesics and non-pharmacological alternatives has helped North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board reduce opioid prescribing.…
