Health news round-up: relabelling prostate cancer, zoonotic diseases and e-cigarette chemicals The Pharmaceutical Journal’s weekly summary of the important developments in pharmacy and health news you may have missed.…
Everything you need to know about GLP-1s for weight loss From semaglutide to tirzepatide, this article collates the latest information on pharmacological weight-loss treatments, including evidence and best practice for their use.…
Blood pressure and cholesterol in older adults with obesity found to be similar to people with healthy BMIs Study authors said their findings coincide with an increased use of cholesterol-lowering medication and blood pressure medication in recent years among adults aged over 40 years with obesity, compared with adults with normal BMIs.…
Call to reclassify morning-after pill as general sales list item The College of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare has called for emergency hormonal contraception to be sold in shops alongside condoms and pregnancy tests to increase women's autonomy over their reproductive health.…
NICE issues first UK guidance for PMOS treatment The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guidance offers advice on the management of polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome and its associated symptoms.…
Postpartum reintegration: an uncomfortable silence pharmacy can no longer afford The pharmacy sector must practice what it preaches by providing adequate support to mothers returning to work.…
Health board rejects community pharmacy PrEP pilot Exclusive: The Cardiff and Vale University Health Board has told The Pharmaceutical Journal that it needs to consider its current financial position and prioritise available resources.…
One-third of patients do not seek help for ‘red flag’ cancer symptoms A survey conducted by Cancer Research UK has found that patients did not contact their GP owing to factors such as believing it would be difficult to make an appointment.…
In vitro fertilisation: eligibility, processes and technologies An overview of the IVF process while considering the modifiable lifestyle factors that can optimise fertility and need for effective patient counselling and support.…
Community pharmacies receive government obesity care funding The announcement is part of a UK-wide programme of innovative schemes that could include the provision of weight-loss drugs.…
