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OTC medicines: It’s time for pharmacies to lead the self-care movement

Unlocking the potential of OTC medicines - An exclusive Q&A with Maxwellia CEO Anna Maxwell  Over-the-counter (OTC) medicines can empower customers and pave the way...

Self-care with OTC medicines could save NHS £1.7bn annually, says PAGB report

PAGB emphasises the need to agree on a long-term funding settlement for community pharmacy to ensure patient access to and advice on OTC medicines...

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 &...

Report: Usage of more OTC medicines could save NHS £1.7 billion annually

Approximately 25 million GP appointments and 5 million A&E visits are utilised each year for self-treatable illnesses. If these individuals chose to self-treat using...

Weight loss medicines should be prescription-based, not OTC: BGMA

Four companies are expected to have UK marketing authorisations for generic weight loss medicines following the expiry of liraglutide's patent The British Generic Manufacturers...

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