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Pharmacy closures: Dispensing doctors urge ‘deserted’ rural patients to seek GP service

Earlier, a report from the National Pharmacy Association warned that many rural areas are at risk of becoming 'pharmacy deserts' if the current rate...

New drug approved for Alzheimer’s disease may not be available to NHS patients?

Lecanemab is the first treatment for Alzheimer’s disease licensed for use in Great Britain The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has approved...

A Guide to Supporting Male Patients with Erectile Dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common concern for many men, yet it remains a topic often shrouded in embarrassment and misinformation. As a pharmacist,...

Pharmacists pivotal in genotype testing for stroke and TIA patients, says NICE guidance

"With pressures on GPs and secondary care, it makes sense to commission testing via community pharmacies", says community pharmacist and independent prescriber Atul Patel...

Stephen Fry urges prostate cancer patients to join new project to save lives

The actor, who has previously undergone prostate cancer surgery, is involved in the project launched by Prostate Cancer Research Renowned actor and broadcaster Stephen...

Nursing staff shortages leave patients in pain and alone to die, RCN survey reveals

NHS nursing crisis - One out of every three hospital shifts lacked at least a quarter of the required registered nurses Members of the...