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Over 70% Brits now opt to treat minor ailments at home rather than seeing a doctor

People in the UK are also doing their best to prevent the spread of common illnesses since the pandemic. Brits are increasing relying on over-the-counter...

Reclassification of medicines delivers huge benefits for patients, pharmacy and NHS: PAGB

Future reclassifications of appropriate medicines can lead to a 5 per cent reduction in NHS prescribing spend and a potential NHS saving of £1.4...

Over 700,000 illegal medicines seized in Northern Ireland

The illegal and unlicensed medicines worth approximately £785,000 were seized as part of Operation Pangea XVI  The authority seized thousands of counterfeit and illicit prescription medicines destined for...

Holland & Barrett begins stocking OTC medicines to help ‘customers stay well’

The retailer is trialling a range of over-the-counter medicines and health products in 20 of its stores UK's health and well-being chain, Holland &...

Ealing shop’s license suspended after discovery of ‘illicit’ drugs

Councillors shocked to find ‘prescription’ drugs at store An off licence has had its licence suspended after a team from Ealing Council found unmarked illegal...

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