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NHS England to roll out new Parkinson’s drug with continuous delivery pump

The new treatment uses a small pump that delivers a continuous dose of the medication into the bloodstream 24 hours a day Many people...

Medicine shortages: UK charities and pharmacists call for supply chain review

‘Unless there is openness and transparency between the government and manufacturers, resolving medicine shortages will remain impossible’ Health charities and community pharmacists have warned the...

‘Gut disorders may be early warning signs of Parkinson’s disease’

Digestive issues such as constipation, dysphagia and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) may be precursors of Parkinson's disease, according to research published in the journal...

After weight loss, Alzheimer’s may be next frontier for drugs like Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic

Diabetes drugs that also promote weight loss such as Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic, becoming a darling of celebrities and investors, are being studied to tackle some...

Swiss pharmacy body says country experiencing medicine shortages due to supply chain issues

Switzerland is experiencing medicine shortages due to supply chain issues linked to COVID lockdowns in China and war in Europe, the country's pharmacists association...

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Community pharmacies in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly...

Man’s death linked to Tegretol shortages; Epilepsy Society calls for supply chain review

The deceased, who had epilepsy, was left without his...

NPA urges Covid-19 Inquiry to reduce ‘unrealistic expectations’ on healthcare workers

NPA highlights early challenges faced by community pharmacies in...

Digital exclusion ‘a bottleneck’ to expanding Pharmacy First service

Baba Akomolafe warns that moving care from hospitals to...

England lost 222 pharmacies last year – NPA reveals

West Berkshire is the country’s ‘pharmacy desert’, with the...