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NHS allows pharmacists to prescribe for common conditions

Major NHS shake-up allows pharmacists to prescribe treatments for common conditions like sinusitis and sore throats, freeing up millions of GP appointments and transforming high street pharmacy services across England.

Common Meds Linked to Youth Suicide Surge, Study Finds

Groundbreaking research uncovers a disturbing correlation between widely prescribed drugs, including beta-blockers and anti-anxiety medications, and a sharp increase in suicide risks and depression in children and young adults. Experts are calling for urg

Oprah Winfrey Shows Off Dramatic Ozempic Weight Loss

Oprah Winfrey turns heads with her remarkable weight loss journey, attributing her transformation to medication including Ozempic. The media mogul dazzles in vibrant yellow ensemble while opening up about her health regime.

Weight-Loss Jabs Could Void Your Travel Insurance

UK travellers using Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro face a critical insurance loophole. Experts reveal how these popular weight-loss and diabetes injections could leave you unprotected and facing massive medical bills abroad.

Mounjaro KwikPens launch without price reduction

Exclusive: Diabetes and weight loss patients face financial strain as Eli Lilly's new Mounjaro KwikPens hit the market without the anticipated price reduction, maintaining a premium cost for the identical medication.

Heart drug cuts Alzheimer's risk in Cambridge breakthrough

A groundbreaking study from the University of Cambridge reveals that a widely prescribed blood pressure medication could dramatically reduce dementia risk and slow cognitive decline in Alzheimer's patients, offering new hope for millions.

Mental Health Crisis: 30% Surge in NHS Prescriptions

Exclusive NHS data analysis uncovers a dramatic 30% rise in mental health medication prescriptions across England, highlighting a deepening national health crisis and growing pressure on services.

Urgent UK Health Alert Over Common Painkiller Risks

A major health alert has been issued by UK medical experts over a common household painkiller linked to a staggering 74% of all poisoning deaths. Discover the hidden risks and crucial safety steps you need to take now.

Urgent NHS Warning For Anyone Taking Warfarin

The NHS issues a critical safety alert for millions on blood-thinning medication warfarin, warning that a popular 'superfood' can dangerously amplify its effects and lead to life-threatening haemorrhaging.

Common medicines could lead to a driving ban

Millions of UK drivers are being warned that common prescription and over-the-counter medicines could lead to a driving ban, a hefty fine, or even prison. Discover if your medication is on the list.

Mum denied asthma meds in NHS during severe attack

A young mother from the UK recounts her harrowing ordeal of being denied her vital asthma medication during a severe attack at a local NHS facility, sparking outrage and calls for reform.

Teen dies after starting new asthma medication

A 13-year-old girl from Northern Ireland tragically passed away just days after being prescribed a new asthma medication. Her devastated family is now demanding answers from health authorities.

NHS Alert: Thousands Risk Blindness from Common Drug

An urgent NHS safety alert warns that thousands of patients on a common medication for arthritis and skin conditions face heightened risks of blindness and serious lung disease. Experts call for immediate patient reviews.

NHS Doctor Struck Off for Selling Drugs from Boots

An NHS GP has been struck off after being secretly filmed selling powerful prescription drugs, including opioids and antidepressants, to an undercover reporter from behind the counter of a Boots pharmacy in London.

NHS Mounjaro Postcode Lottery Exposed

Shocking new data reveals a stark postcode lottery for the diabetes and weight loss drug Mounjaro (tirzepatide) in England, with patients in some areas almost completely unable to access it on the NHS despite being eligible.

Common women's heart drug reviewed over cancer risk link

A major new study has found a potential link between a widely prescribed heart medication for women and a significantly higher risk of developing breast and genital cancers. UK health regulators are now urgently reviewing the safety of the drug.

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