Should pharmacies sell electronic cigarettes? As the UK sees the massive growth of vapers, the e-cigarette industry and pharmacy leaders debate the merits of selling e-cigarettes in pharmacies at the Pharmacy Show.…
Prescribing of antibiotics increases by 6% in four years The prescription of antibiotics continues to rise in England despite campaigns to curb their use because of concerns of rising antimicrobial resistance and a shortage of new antibiotics in the pipeline.…
E-cigarette advertising cannot target young people under tighter rules Electronic cigarettes must not be targeted at young people and non-smokers, under new advertising rules established to ensure the products are promoted responsibly.…
Local pharmaceutical committees should consider merging Local pharmaceutical committees (LPCs) should consider merging to improve their chances of winning bids for services from commissioning bodies.…
Antibiotic use linked with childhood obesity Exposure to four or more courses of broad-spectrum antibiotics was associated with an increased risk of childhood obesity, new research suggests.…
UK considers adding boys to HPV vaccination programme Public health authorities are considering whether boys should receive the HPV vaccine.…
Community pharmacists must help conserve antibiotics As the start of another influenza season approaches, community pharmacists should educate patients so they do not request unnecessary antibiotics from their GP.…
Public health nurses to supply medicines in emergencies, agency proposes Some 300 nurses employed by Public Health England may be authorised to supply and administer vaccines and other medicines during outbreaks of infectious diseases. …
Dietary change important for climate mitigationPamela Mason explains why limiting our meat consumption may help to avoid dangerous climate change…
Expensive night outCharging a fee for being drunk in A&E would do little to improve people’s attitudes to alcohol.…
