NHS saved £78m on ‘low priority’ medicines in 2022/2023 NHS England had previously said a change in prescribing guidance could save ‘up to £141m’ annually.…
Research, CPD and Learning: 2022 in review Celebrating the highlights from 2022 and a look ahead to 2023.…
Pharmacy’s link with the natural world The pick of November's academic papers from Parastou Donyai, chief scientist at the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.…
Herbal medicines in pregnancy Herbal medicines are commonly used by women during pregnancy. This article explains the potential health risks and uncertainties around their use and how pharmacists can provide supporting information for women.…
Supplements versus medicines: untold interactions and the dangers they can pose The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a surge in the sale of herbal supplements, but many people are unaware of the potential interactions between supplements and licensed medicines that can lead to a variety of adverse effects.…
Older adults taking herbal remedies alongside prescription medicines at risk of harmful interactions More than a million older adults in the UK could be at risk of a potential herb–drug or supplement–drug interactions, research shows.…
NPA issues advice on cannabis-related products after spike in queries from members The National Pharmacy Association has issued advice and guidance to its members to help them deal with a rise in queries about cannabis-related products from the public.…
Government gives green light for medical cannabis to be legalised by autumn 2018GPs across the UK will be able to prescribe cannabis-derived medicines by the autumn, home secretary Sajid Javid has announced.…
A quick guide to medical cannabis With medical cannabis now legal in 44 countries around the world, and the UK likely to follow suit, here is what pharmacists need to know.…
Medical cannabis: what will pharmacy’s role be? How the UK has realised the benefits of medical cannabis and the involvement pharmacists could have in its supply.…
