Tag: hypertension
NHS England mandates usage of IT system in pharmacies for Hypertension case-finding service from September
The pharmacy owners will have to use an NHS approved clinical IT system to make their clinical records and payment claims for the Hypertension...
Study suggests diet that can improve blood pressure, sugar levels and weight control
Adults who are overweight or obese and have type 2 diabetes or prediabetes are at a higher risk of developing severe health issues, according...
World Hypertension Day: Well Pharmacy offers free blood pressure checks in its branches
Well Pharmacy is offering free blood pressure checks in all its branches across England to raise awareness of the dangers posed by hypertension.
The leading...
Blood Pressure Management: Study finds change of medication twice as great as doubling the dose
A change in medication can benefit patients on blood pressure-lowering therapies significantly more than increasing the dose of their current medication.
A recent study from...
Scientists discover link between hypertension and diabetes, raising hopes for new treatment strategies
One of the long-standing medical mysteries is the diagnosis of diabetes in majority of patients suffering from high blood pressure (hypertension and diabetes).
The reason...
Hypertension case-finding service equipment, training requirements are out
To assist contractors with the preparation for provision of the Hypertension case-finding service, the Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee (PSNC) has published information about equipment...