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Closed Boots chemist sold after two years
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Closed Boots chemist sold after two years

The branch in Old Town was listed for sale in 2024 by Kilpatrick & Co

England plans to ban on vaping in cars carrying children
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England plans to ban on vaping in cars carrying children

Smoking in cars is illegal in England since 2015

Boots launches pilot for in-store weight loss treatment
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Boots launches pilot for in-store weight loss treatment

The pilot is conducted in 17 stores spread across London, Manchester and Edinburgh

MHRA chikungunya vaccine over 60
Drug Safety & Medicine Alerts

No Chikungunya vaccine for 60-plus people: MHRA

The regulator announced these changes following recommendations by the Commission on Human Medicines (CHM)

non-sterile wipes health warning
Drug Safety & Medicine Alerts

Health agencies warn against use of four non-sterile wipes

The alert was declared after a few cases of infection were recorded in February this year

Accord Healthcare recalls Carmustine
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Accord Healthcare recalls chemotherapy drug Carmustine

Accord Healthcare recalls chemotherapy drug Carmustine

NICE heart monitoring device
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NICE backs paperclip-sized device to monitor heart from home

Heart failures cost the NHS over £2 billion annually, with other related costs

MHRA revises semaglutide info over rare eye risk
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MHRA revises semaglutide product information for rare risk of eye disease

Semaglutide helps patients with type 2 diabetes. It is also prescribed for weight management and cardiovascular risk reduction among obese patients