National pharmacy board meetings: February 2024 In the first national pharmacy board meetings of the year, each group discussed their plans and priorities for the year ahead.…
Test your knowledge on mental health An opportunity to test your knowledge on a range of mental health conditions and interventions.…
NHS issues 500,000 HRT prepayment certificates since April 2023 The Department of Health and Social Care says HRT prescription prepayment certificates have saved patients more than £11m since their launch.…
Almost 3,000 pharmacies sign up to provide service to initiate contraception The government revealed the figure in its announcement of its women's health priorities for 2024.…
How our integrated care system is taking steps to minimise the risks of sodium valproate North Central London Integrated Care System has piloted new guidelines and a local dashboard to ensure there is a safety net in place for females taking sodium valproate.…
HRT associated with 46% increase in rheumatoid arthritis, suggest study results Despite study results showing an increased risk of rheumatoid arthritis, the British Menopause Society cautions that the results are unlikely to change HRT prescribing practice.…
Non-hormonal treatment for menopause vasomotor symptoms approved for use in the UK Fezolinetant is an alternative to hormone replacement therapy for people experiencing vasomotor symptoms of menopause.…
Test yourself: the 2023 CPD and Learning quiz Assess your knowledge on topics ranging from infectious diseases, to professional skills, to cardiology, in our end-of-year CPD and learning quiz.…
New valproate prescriptions must be signed off by two specialist doctors from January 2024, says MHRA The requirement for valproate prescriptions, which will come into effect on 31 January 2024, was first announced in December 2022.…
Pharmacies offering contraception service must opt in to initiate patients on the pill by February 2024 Pharmacies offering the NHS contraception service must begin providing tiers 1 and 2 of the service by February 2024.…
