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Ashtons are proud to announce the launch of our informative Guide to Diabetes, and this has been distributed to wards. Further copies are available from our customer services team. People with a [...]

Lundbeck have launched a new antidepressant, vortioxetine, which is licensed in the UK for the treatment of major depressive illness in adults. The mechanism of action is thought to be related to [...]

Astellas has decided to discontinue Disipal® tablets (orphenadrine hydrochloride) 50mg from 1st December 2015 because of manufacturing issues. Disipal® can be ordered until 30th November 2015. [...]

For mothers who wish to breastfeed their babies, it is essential to risk assess the possible adverse effects that any medication taken by the mother may have on the baby. The NHS provides an [...]

Important changes to the BNF The British National Formulary (BNF) is a joint publication of the British Medical Association and the Royal Pharmaceutical Society. The aim of the BNF is to provide [...]

The Resuscitation Council UK has created an innovative and interactive FREE training package consisting of various resources which are available online or via an app (iOS or Android). The main [...]

There are numerous products in the UK that contain omega-3 fatty acids. Currently there are three preparations listed in the BNF that contain unsaturated fatty acids that belong to the group of [...]

This report is an annual update provided by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) on the management of controlled drugs (CDs). One of the main changes is that community pharmacies can only legally [...]

The Department of Health has updated the Code of Practice on the prevention and control of infections, which applies to NHS and independent providers of healthcare. The Health and Social Care Act [...]

This quality standard covers recognition, assessment and management of bipolar disorder in adults (18 years and older) in primary and secondary care, with the peak age of onset being 15-19 years [...]