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GPs could support almost half of patients to quit antidepressants, finds trial

GPs could support almost half of patients to quit antidepressants, finds trial

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Medicine shortages cause ‘moral distress’ for three-in-four GPs

Medicine shortages cause ‘moral distress’ for three-in-four GPs

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The debate around the clinical responsibilities of physician associates

The debate around the clinical responsibilities of physician associates

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Only one in six patients experience antidepressant withdrawal, finds study

Only one in six patients experience antidepressant withdrawal, finds study

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Government puts ’emergency ban’ on private prescribing of puberty blockers

Government puts ’emergency ban’ on private prescribing of puberty blockers

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Pharmacy First ‘will fail’ if people ‘keep having to return to their GP’, MPs warn

Pharmacy First ‘will fail’ if people ‘keep having to return to their GP’, MPs warn

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Antibiotic prescribing concerns ‘so far unfounded’, say Pharmacy First leaders

Antibiotic prescribing concerns ‘so far unfounded’, say Pharmacy First leaders

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GPs having to provide advice on alternatives amid ‘daily’ medicines shortages

GPs having to provide advice on alternatives amid ‘daily’ medicines shortages

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GPs will use AI to reduce antibiotic prescribing under Government five-year plan

GPs will use AI to reduce antibiotic prescribing under Government five-year plan

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Nearly half of patients struggled to get medicines over the last year

Nearly half of patients struggled to get medicines over the last year

Drug shortages are ‘new normal’ and made worse by Brexit, report says

Drug shortages are ‘new normal’ and made worse by Brexit, report says

Migraine: Myths and Facts

Migraine: Myths and Facts

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Significant proportion of RTIs given more than one antibiotic course

Significant proportion of RTIs given more than one antibiotic course

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Strategy pledges pharmacists as ‘medicine leaders’ in GP practices

Strategy pledges pharmacists as ‘medicine leaders’ in GP practices

Casebook: Prescription drug dependence

Casebook: Prescription drug dependence

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Masterclass: Complete GP’s guide to hypertension

Masterclass: Complete GP’s guide to hypertension

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Automatic records updates from pharmacies to GPs to be phased in from next week

Automatic records updates from pharmacies to GPs to be phased in from next week

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Overdiagnosis: The diagnostic challenges in long Covid

Overdiagnosis: The diagnostic challenges in long Covid

Pharmacies can free up 30 million GP appointments annually, say trade leaders

Pharmacies can free up 30 million GP appointments annually, say trade leaders

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GPs ‘under no obligation’ to prescribe inclisiran in absence of LES

GPs ‘under no obligation’ to prescribe inclisiran in absence of LES

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Masterclass: A complete GP’s guide to menopause and perimenopause

Masterclass: A complete GP’s guide to menopause and perimenopause

NHS England reiterates call for GPs to curb OTC prescribing

NHS England reiterates call for GPs to curb OTC prescribing

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Operose PA job advert leads to ‘confusion’ over prescribing rights

Operose PA job advert leads to ‘confusion’ over prescribing rights

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CPD: Key questions on primary headache disorder

CPD: Key questions on primary headache disorder

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GP workload concern as ICB axes ‘financially unsustainable’ prescription service

GP workload concern as ICB axes ‘financially unsustainable’ prescription service

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GP concern as Pharmacy First ‘directs patients back to general practice’

GP concern as Pharmacy First ‘directs patients back to general practice’

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Pulse in Print: 64 years of chronic disease management

Pulse in Print: 64 years of chronic disease management

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GPs can start referring patients to Pharmacy First next week

GPs can start referring patients to Pharmacy First next week

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GPs to only prescribe fluoroquinolone antibiotics as last resort, says MHRA

GPs to only prescribe fluoroquinolone antibiotics as last resort, says MHRA

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Around 3,000 pharmacies sign up to contraception service

Around 3,000 pharmacies sign up to contraception service

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MHRA reviews risk of autism for children whose fathers took valproate

MHRA reviews risk of autism for children whose fathers took valproate

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CPD: Setting up your practice for better homeless care

CPD: Setting up your practice for better homeless care

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GPs can now prescribe antivirals for flu as cases rise sharply

GPs can now prescribe antivirals for flu as cases rise sharply

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Pharmacy First programme to be monitored for antimicrobial resistance impact

Pharmacy First programme to be monitored for antimicrobial resistance impact

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GPs join call for QOF to incentivise reduced antidepressant prescribing

GPs join call for QOF to incentivise reduced antidepressant prescribing

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GP contract should include ‘essential’ continuity of care requirement

GP contract should include ‘essential’ continuity of care requirement

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Will GPs benefit from pharmacies taking on ‘common conditions’ prescribing?

Will GPs benefit from pharmacies taking on ‘common conditions’ prescribing?

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Pharmacies to prescribe for ‘common conditions’ from end of January

Pharmacies to prescribe for ‘common conditions’ from end of January

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GPs should not lead gender identity treatment, ICB tells NHSE

GPs should not lead gender identity treatment, ICB tells NHSE

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NHSE: ‘4-5%’ surge in GP prescribing costs driven by demand, DOACs and HRT

NHSE: ‘4-5%’ surge in GP prescribing costs driven by demand, DOACs and HRT

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ICB agrees to gender incongruence service after pressure from GPs

ICB agrees to gender incongruence service after pressure from GPs

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CPD: Implementing and delivering group consultations

CPD: Implementing and delivering group consultations

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‘More guidance needed’ on probable overprescribing of antibiotics for insect bites

‘More guidance needed’ on probable overprescribing of antibiotics for insect bites

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Change ‘highly misleading’ physician associate title, proposes BMA

Change ‘highly misleading’ physician associate title, proposes BMA

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Marked fall in GP prescribing of opioids, benzodiazepines and Z-drugs

Marked fall in GP prescribing of opioids, benzodiazepines and Z-drugs

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Lifestyle medicine in primary care

Lifestyle medicine in primary care

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Online pharmacies warned over risks of not contacting GPs

Online pharmacies warned over risks of not contacting GPs

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Pharmacist prescribing pilots to be launched across England

Pharmacist prescribing pilots to be launched across England

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More diagnostic testing needed to tackle antibiotic resistance, Government told

More diagnostic testing needed to tackle antibiotic resistance, Government told

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Liothyronine should only be prescribed by specialist in small number of patients

Liothyronine should only be prescribed by specialist in small number of patients

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Apps to prescribe and manage weight-loss medication for obesity, NICE proposes

Apps to prescribe and manage weight-loss medication for obesity, NICE proposes

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One in four blood tests in general practice may be unnecessary

One in four blood tests in general practice may be unnecessary

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Senior GP leader had to sign ‘220 paper prescriptions in one day’

Senior GP leader had to sign ‘220 paper prescriptions in one day’

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NICE says its new approval process has sped up access to medicines

NICE says its new approval process has sped up access to medicines

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GP practice stops employing physician associates after patient death

GP practice stops employing physician associates after patient death

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Government to keep free prescriptions for over-60s

Government to keep free prescriptions for over-60s

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GPs should prescribe OTC medicines to poor patients, watchdog suggests

GPs should prescribe OTC medicines to poor patients, watchdog suggests

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No increase in unsafe prescribing by GPs during Covid pandemic, finds study

No increase in unsafe prescribing by GPs during Covid pandemic, finds study

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Pharmacists to access and add to GP record by end of year

Pharmacists to access and add to GP record by end of year

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Can pharmacists really absorb GP workload?

Can pharmacists really absorb GP workload?

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The GP recovery plan at a glance

The GP recovery plan at a glance

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Patients resort to stealing Calpol: How the cost-of-living crisis is affecting GP prescribing

Patients resort to stealing Calpol: How the cost-of-living crisis is affecting GP prescribing

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GP burnout linked to higher opioid and antibiotic prescribing, finds study

GP burnout linked to higher opioid and antibiotic prescribing, finds study

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NHS England prescribing director says he ‘no longer refers to pain clinics’

NHS England prescribing director says he ‘no longer refers to pain clinics’

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GPs should be cautious about prescribing painkillers for lower back pain

GPs should be cautious about prescribing painkillers for lower back pain

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PAs could get prescribing rights as Government launches regulation consultation

PAs could get prescribing rights as Government launches regulation consultation

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GPs should be able to prescribe massages, say MPs

GPs should be able to prescribe massages, say MPs

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Government attempts to ease antibiotics shortage with hoarding ban

Government attempts to ease antibiotics shortage with hoarding ban

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GP practice daily updates lay bare antibiotics shortages

GP practice daily updates lay bare antibiotics shortages

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GPs could revert to paper scripts so patients can shop around for antibiotics

GPs could revert to paper scripts so patients can shop around for antibiotics

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GPs urge NHS England to direct strep A-worried parents to NHS 111 amid ‘relentless’ demand

GPs urge NHS England to direct strep A-worried parents to NHS 111 amid ‘relentless’ demand

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Target to reduce antibiotic prescribing hit years ahead of schedule

Target to reduce antibiotic prescribing hit years ahead of schedule

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GPs set to prescribe heating to vulnerable patients

GPs set to prescribe heating to vulnerable patients

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NHS England asks GPs to review prescribing of antibiotics

NHS England asks GPs to review prescribing of antibiotics

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Vulnerable patients not taking medicines due to cost-of-living crisis, GPs warn

Vulnerable patients not taking medicines due to cost-of-living crisis, GPs warn

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CPD: Interpreting NICE guidance on depression in adults

CPD: Interpreting NICE guidance on depression in adults

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EasyJet still requiring GP note explaining medicines in travellers’ luggage

EasyJet still requiring GP note explaining medicines in travellers’ luggage

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Therapeutics update: lipid management

Therapeutics update: lipid management

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Pharmacies to take over management and supply of contraception from GPs

Pharmacies to take over management and supply of contraception from GPs

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DHSC seeks views on medical devices racial bias

DHSC seeks views on medical devices racial bias

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Pandemic saw ‘50% rise’ in antipsychotics for dementia patients in care homes

Pandemic saw ‘50% rise’ in antipsychotics for dementia patients in care homes

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Prescribing ‘core skill’ of GPs and most medicines ‘necessary’, says RCGP

Prescribing ‘core skill’ of GPs and most medicines ‘necessary’, says RCGP

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Atorvastatin most common drug as NHS prescribing costs continue to rise

Atorvastatin most common drug as NHS prescribing costs continue to rise

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How to consult remotely: contraception

How to consult remotely: contraception

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Tribunal clears GPs accused of attempting to conceal sedative prescriptions

Tribunal clears GPs accused of attempting to conceal sedative prescriptions

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CPD: Key questions on anticoagulation

CPD: Key questions on anticoagulation

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Welsh pharmacies to prescribe drugs including antibiotics to free up GPs

Welsh pharmacies to prescribe drugs including antibiotics to free up GPs

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NHS app registrations reduced GP practice visits for repeat prescriptions

NHS app registrations reduced GP practice visits for repeat prescriptions

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GPs asked to do ‘extensive reviews’ for gender identity clinic patients facing long waits

GPs asked to do ‘extensive reviews’ for gender identity clinic patients facing long waits

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No increase to NHS prescription charge for first time in 12 years

No increase to NHS prescription charge for first time in 12 years

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Large increase in prescribing of anxiety medication for young adults, finds study

Large increase in prescribing of anxiety medication for young adults, finds study

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Antiseptic drug as good as low-dose antibiotics for recurrent UTI prevention

Antiseptic drug as good as low-dose antibiotics for recurrent UTI prevention

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Starting and refining electronic repeat dispensing

Starting and refining electronic repeat dispensing

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Clinical clangers: ‘My test results say I’ve got thrush – can I get a prescription, doctor?’

Clinical clangers: ‘My test results say I’ve got thrush – can I get a prescription, doctor?’

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Virtual GP service to pay £13,670 for prescribing without CQC registration

Virtual GP service to pay £13,670 for prescribing without CQC registration

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Virtual GP service pleads guilty to prescribing without CQC registration

Virtual GP service pleads guilty to prescribing without CQC registration

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Switching to dry inhaler cuts carbon footprint without loss of asthma control, study shows

Switching to dry inhaler cuts carbon footprint without loss of asthma control, study shows

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Statin side effects ‘overestimated and overdiagnosed’, finds large study

Statin side effects ‘overestimated and overdiagnosed’, finds large study

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Over half of patients on methotrexate report three or more side effects

Over half of patients on methotrexate report three or more side effects

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Will Covid signal the end of the road for overmedicalisation?

Will Covid signal the end of the road for overmedicalisation?

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Overworked GPs more likely to prescribe broad-spectrum antibiotics, finds study

Overworked GPs more likely to prescribe broad-spectrum antibiotics, finds study

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‘Serious concerns’ over cholesterol-lowering injection rollout, warn GP leaders

‘Serious concerns’ over cholesterol-lowering injection rollout, warn GP leaders

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NICE publishes wide-ranging new draft guidance on stopping antidepressants

NICE publishes wide-ranging new draft guidance on stopping antidepressants

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NICE: Antidepressants should not be first-line treatment for ‘less severe’ depression

NICE: Antidepressants should not be first-line treatment for ‘less severe’ depression

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UK drugs regulator approves first Covid antiviral pill to be taken at home

UK drugs regulator approves first Covid antiviral pill to be taken at home

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Covid antiviral drugs could be prescribed to prevent hospital admission ‘this winter’

Covid antiviral drugs could be prescribed to prevent hospital admission ‘this winter’

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HRT not linked to overall increased risk of dementia, large UK study shows

HRT not linked to overall increased risk of dementia, large UK study shows

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Opioid prescriptions reduced when GPs urged to ‘think twice’, finds study

Opioid prescriptions reduced when GPs urged to ‘think twice’, finds study

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Staying on antidepressants reduces risk of depression relapse, finds study

Staying on antidepressants reduces risk of depression relapse, finds study

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MHRA has no plans to curb pregabalin prescribing by GPs

MHRA has no plans to curb pregabalin prescribing by GPs

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Government to ‘take action’ after finding 10% of medicines ‘overprescribed’

Government to ‘take action’ after finding 10% of medicines ‘overprescribed’

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Pharmacy leaders calls for temporary halt to GP practice recruitment of pharmacists

Pharmacy leaders calls for temporary halt to GP practice recruitment of pharmacists

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CPD: Key Questions on polypharmacy and deprescribing

CPD: Key Questions on polypharmacy and deprescribing

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Primary care diabetes drug bill rises 62% in five years

Primary care diabetes drug bill rises 62% in five years

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GPs to prescribe SGLT2 inhibitors to reduce CVD risk under NICE proposals

GPs to prescribe SGLT2 inhibitors to reduce CVD risk under NICE proposals

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NICE to approve ‘game changer’ twice-yearly cholesterol-lowering injection

NICE to approve ‘game changer’ twice-yearly cholesterol-lowering injection

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NI GPs told to stop initiating pregabalin for neuropathic pain amid deaths rise

NI GPs told to stop initiating pregabalin for neuropathic pain amid deaths rise

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Pharmacists should administer opioid overdose-reversal drug, proposes Government

Pharmacists should administer opioid overdose-reversal drug, proposes Government

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GP should prescribe fruit and veg to boost healthy eating, says Government-backed report

GP should prescribe fruit and veg to boost healthy eating, says Government-backed report

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Oral contraceptive pill to become available without prescription in UK

Oral contraceptive pill to become available without prescription in UK

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Pregnant women on sodium valproate to be reminded to urgently see GP

Pregnant women on sodium valproate to be reminded to urgently see GP

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Bempedoic acid with ezetimibe recommended for high cholesterol

Bempedoic acid with ezetimibe recommended for high cholesterol

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Lack of evidence on safe methods to stop antidepressants, study finds

Lack of evidence on safe methods to stop antidepressants, study finds

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GPs can safely write delayed antibiotic scripts for RTIs, finds study

GPs can safely write delayed antibiotic scripts for RTIs, finds study

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GPs warned against involvement in ‘Cancard’ cannabis ID scheme

GPs warned against involvement in ‘Cancard’ cannabis ID scheme

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NICE: GPs should ‘encourage and support’ some patients to stop taking opioids for chronic pain

NICE: GPs should ‘encourage and support’ some patients to stop taking opioids for chronic pain

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‘One in 10’ online GP consultations could be referred to pharmacies under new scheme

‘One in 10’ online GP consultations could be referred to pharmacies under new scheme

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Structured opioid and gabapentinoid reviews become compulsory for PCNs

Structured opioid and gabapentinoid reviews become compulsory for PCNs

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Statins have no impact on muscle pain compared with placebo, finds GP study

Statins have no impact on muscle pain compared with placebo, finds GP study

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MHRA warns of pregabalin ‘breathing difficulties’

MHRA warns of pregabalin ‘breathing difficulties’

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Updated GMC guidance limits remote prescriptions of controlled drugs

Updated GMC guidance limits remote prescriptions of controlled drugs

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Government launches first consultation on OTC oral contraceptives

Government launches first consultation on OTC oral contraceptives

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GPs could offer common asthma drug as early Covid-19 intervention

GPs could offer common asthma drug as early Covid-19 intervention

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NICE approves new weight loss treatment for high-risk obese patients

NICE approves new weight loss treatment for high-risk obese patients

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NICE recommends new migraine treatment for up to 200,000 patients in the UK

NICE recommends new migraine treatment for up to 200,000 patients in the UK

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No-deal Brexit will disrupt medicine supplies and Covid response, report warns

No-deal Brexit will disrupt medicine supplies and Covid response, report warns

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Plans to withdraw GP-prescribed lithium drug halted

Plans to withdraw GP-prescribed lithium drug halted

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GPs request prescribing law change to offset Brexit medicine shortages

GPs request prescribing law change to offset Brexit medicine shortages

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GPs prescribed fewer antidepressants during coronavirus lockdown

GPs prescribed fewer antidepressants during coronavirus lockdown

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GPs working for Covid hotline can now prescribe using EPS

GPs working for Covid hotline can now prescribe using EPS

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Proposed ban on opioids for chronic pain leaves GPs with scant options

Proposed ban on opioids for chronic pain leaves GPs with scant options

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$OTC prescribing ban delivers fraction of expected savings, shows official data$

OTC prescribing ban delivers fraction of expected savings, shows official data

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GPs should advise caution to women on contraception when prescribing antibiotics

GPs should advise caution to women on contraception when prescribing antibiotics

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Honey is ‘more effective’ than antibiotics for coughs, finds study

Honey is ‘more effective’ than antibiotics for coughs, finds study

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Governments asks medicine suppliers to make six-week Brexit stockpile

Governments asks medicine suppliers to make six-week Brexit stockpile

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UK medicines regulator ‘will consider’ ban on over-the-counter codeine

UK medicines regulator ‘will consider’ ban on over-the-counter codeine

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GPs should not prescribe opioids for chronic pain, says NICE

GPs should not prescribe opioids for chronic pain, says NICE

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The impending antibioticlypse

The impending antibioticlypse

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Nearly nine-in-10 GP prescriptions now issued electronically

Nearly nine-in-10 GP prescriptions now issued electronically

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Non-Covid clinical crises: Adrenal insufficiency and adrenal crisis

Non-Covid clinical crises: Adrenal insufficiency and adrenal crisis

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GPs faced with ongoing HRT shortages

GPs faced with ongoing HRT shortages

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Quarter of GPs prescribing ‘unsafe’ strength of immunosuppressant, study finds

Quarter of GPs prescribing ‘unsafe’ strength of immunosuppressant, study finds

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GPs will temporarily not require patient consent for electronic repeat prescriptions

GPs will temporarily not require patient consent for electronic repeat prescriptions

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Primary care hydroxychloroquine trial goes ahead as Lancet paper retracted

Primary care hydroxychloroquine trial goes ahead as Lancet paper retracted

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MHRA halts recruitment to primary care hydroxychloroquine trial over death reports

MHRA halts recruitment to primary care hydroxychloroquine trial over death reports

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GPs asked to review medicines of care home residents as part of Covid service

GPs asked to review medicines of care home residents as part of Covid service

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Care homes advised they can reuse their patients’ medicines during pandemic

Care homes advised they can reuse their patients’ medicines during pandemic

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BMA joins call to suspend prescription charges during pandemic

BMA joins call to suspend prescription charges during pandemic

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Drugs monitoring: NHS guidance on how to manage patients during Covid-19 – 15 April

Drugs monitoring: NHS guidance on how to manage patients during Covid-19 – 15 April

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GPs ‘strongly discouraged’ from prescribing antimalarials for Covid-19

GPs ‘strongly discouraged’ from prescribing antimalarials for Covid-19

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Non-Covid clinical crises: New thyrotoxicosis

Non-Covid clinical crises: New thyrotoxicosis

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NICE: GPs should advise paracetamol over ibuprofen for Covid-19

NICE: GPs should advise paracetamol over ibuprofen for Covid-19

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GPs told to allow pharmacies to request repeat prescriptions

GPs told to allow pharmacies to request repeat prescriptions

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Electronic prescription service: NHS England update – 27 March

Electronic prescription service: NHS England update – 27 March

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Medicines to treat Covid-19: How GPs should handle requests

Medicines to treat Covid-19: How GPs should handle requests

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GPs should not examine children’s throats ‘unless absolutely necessary’

GPs should not examine children’s throats ‘unless absolutely necessary’

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GPs can defer medication reviews to October

GPs can defer medication reviews to October

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CPD – Case-based: rational prescribing of antibiotics

CPD – Case-based: rational prescribing of antibiotics

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‘The best emollient is one the patient uses’ – prescribing emollients in primary care

‘The best emollient is one the patient uses’ – prescribing emollients in primary care

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The BNF – then and now

The BNF – then and now

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GPs ‘overestimate harms and benefits of drugs’, say researchers

GPs ‘overestimate harms and benefits of drugs’, say researchers

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Government lifts bulk-buy importing restrictions on medical cannabis

Government lifts bulk-buy importing restrictions on medical cannabis

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GPs advised to use hydrogen peroxide over antibiotics in impetigo

GPs advised to use hydrogen peroxide over antibiotics in impetigo

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Researchers urge prescribing caution as macrolides linked with birth defects

Researchers urge prescribing caution as macrolides linked with birth defects

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Guideline of the month: Cannabis-based medicinal products

Guideline of the month: Cannabis-based medicinal products

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Experts call for action on OTC codeine ahead of first NICE chronic pain guideline

Experts call for action on OTC codeine ahead of first NICE chronic pain guideline

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Major GP IT supplier joins system for reporting adverse drugs to MHRA

Major GP IT supplier joins system for reporting adverse drugs to MHRA

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GPs reluctant to give practice pharmacists control of prescribing decisions, study finds

GPs reluctant to give practice pharmacists control of prescribing decisions, study finds

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Government launches Bill which could allow nurses to prescribe metformin and statins

Government launches Bill which could allow nurses to prescribe metformin and statins

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GPs need to be alerted to beta blocker overdose risk, says NHS safety watchdog

GPs need to be alerted to beta blocker overdose risk, says NHS safety watchdog

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Revealed: Only half of PCNs recruited clinical pharmacists in 2019

Revealed: Only half of PCNs recruited clinical pharmacists in 2019

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Guideline of the month: Thyroid disease

Guideline of the month: Thyroid disease

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Media reports of sepsis deaths ‘make parents pressure GPs for antibiotics’

Media reports of sepsis deaths ‘make parents pressure GPs for antibiotics’

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GPs should not prescribe melatonin on NHS for jet lag, independent review recommends

GPs should not prescribe melatonin on NHS for jet lag, independent review recommends

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NICE in 90 seconds – lipid modification

NICE in 90 seconds – lipid modification

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New test for primary care could diagnose UTIs in 25 minutes via smartphone camera

New test for primary care could diagnose UTIs in 25 minutes via smartphone camera

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Up to 43% of US antibiotics could be unnecessary prescriptions, says study

Up to 43% of US antibiotics could be unnecessary prescriptions, says study

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Cardiovascular 10-year score may underestimate disease risk, study warns

Cardiovascular 10-year score may underestimate disease risk, study warns

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End of year clinical digest

End of year clinical digest

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What to do with thyroid nodules

What to do with thyroid nodules

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Exercise referral schemes not as effective as hoped, research suggests

Exercise referral schemes not as effective as hoped, research suggests

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Risk of death increases three-fold if patients co-prescribed methadone and benzodiazepines

Risk of death increases three-fold if patients co-prescribed methadone and benzodiazepines

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Coroner warns lack of guidance on co-prescribing oxycodone and amitriptyline

Coroner warns lack of guidance on co-prescribing oxycodone and amitriptyline

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Government report recommends breaking some tablets in half amid drug shortages

Government report recommends breaking some tablets in half amid drug shortages

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Primary care prescribing costs fall by £250m since last year, figures reveal

Primary care prescribing costs fall by £250m since last year, figures reveal

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Antibiotic prescribing in primary care in Scotland falls to lowest level on record

Antibiotic prescribing in primary care in Scotland falls to lowest level on record

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Practices and pharmacies told they can share supplies amid flu vaccine shortages

Practices and pharmacies told they can share supplies amid flu vaccine shortages

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NICE approves first two cannabis-based medicines for NHS use

NICE approves first two cannabis-based medicines for NHS use

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GMC and royal colleges publish guidance on online prescribing

GMC and royal colleges publish guidance on online prescribing

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GP practice warns new patients they will not routinely prescribe opiates

GP practice warns new patients they will not routinely prescribe opiates

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CPD: Hot topics in prescribing – part 2

CPD: Hot topics in prescribing – part 2

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17% drop in antibiotic prescribing in general practice since 2014

17% drop in antibiotic prescribing in general practice since 2014

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Anxiety and sleeping drugs prescribing highest in deprived areas, study shows

Anxiety and sleeping drugs prescribing highest in deprived areas, study shows

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Remaining fluoxetine protocols extended into November

Remaining fluoxetine protocols extended into November

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GP practices told to order child nasal flu vaccines one week at a time

GP practices told to order child nasal flu vaccines one week at a time

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Anti-inflammatories can help curb symptoms of depression, study finds

Anti-inflammatories can help curb symptoms of depression, study finds

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NHS England address ‘serious concerns’ over potential homeopathy reaccreditation

NHS England address ‘serious concerns’ over potential homeopathy reaccreditation

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GPs need better access to ‘patchy’ substance misuse services in Wales, report says

GPs need better access to ‘patchy’ substance misuse services in Wales, report says

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Drug shortages – how GPs are kept out of the loop

Drug shortages – how GPs are kept out of the loop

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Outgoing RCGP chair to head new social prescribing academy

Outgoing RCGP chair to head new social prescribing academy

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Final stage of electronic prescriptions service to be rolled out in November

Final stage of electronic prescriptions service to be rolled out in November

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Primary prevention statins benefit ‘may be marginal’ for healthy patients, says study

Primary prevention statins benefit ‘may be marginal’ for healthy patients, says study

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Over 50% increase in patients attending Health Checks since 2012, reports NHS Digital

Over 50% increase in patients attending Health Checks since 2012, reports NHS Digital

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NICE revises antidepressant guidance to warn of ‘severe’ withdrawal symptoms

NICE revises antidepressant guidance to warn of ‘severe’ withdrawal symptoms

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Range of professions able to prescribe ‘low-risk’ medicines to increase

Range of professions able to prescribe ‘low-risk’ medicines to increase

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‘Green prescribing’ could lead to fewer GP appointments, study claims

‘Green prescribing’ could lead to fewer GP appointments, study claims

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Clinical clangers: ‘I need antibiotics for this infected insect bite’

Clinical clangers: ‘I need antibiotics for this infected insect bite’

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Variation in uptake of new prescribing guidance by GPs, study finds

Variation in uptake of new prescribing guidance by GPs, study finds

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CPD: Hot topics in prescribing – part 1

CPD: Hot topics in prescribing – part 1

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Addiction to prescription drugs: GPs stuck between a rock and a hard place

Addiction to prescription drugs: GPs stuck between a rock and a hard place

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UK invests £18m to target global antimicrobial resistance

UK invests £18m to target global antimicrobial resistance

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Labour pledges to abolish prescription charges

Labour pledges to abolish prescription charges

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Antidepressants work ‘by tackling anxiety symptoms rather than depression’

Antidepressants work ‘by tackling anxiety symptoms rather than depression’

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How much of our prescribing has a beneficial effect?

How much of our prescribing has a beneficial effect?

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Coroner calls for changes to discharge letter procedures after patient death

Coroner calls for changes to discharge letter procedures after patient death

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Opioid prescribing in primary care on the rise in England

Opioid prescribing in primary care on the rise in England

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NICE may have inadvertently boosted antidepressant prescriptions in under 18s

NICE may have inadvertently boosted antidepressant prescriptions in under 18s

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One in four adults prescribed addictive medicines, says PHE review

One in four adults prescribed addictive medicines, says PHE review

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Pharmacist to dispense high-dose statins without GP prescription under NHS plans

Pharmacist to dispense high-dose statins without GP prescription under NHS plans

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HRT shortages to continue into next year

HRT shortages to continue into next year

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Amoxicillin overused for treatment of common infections, research shows

Amoxicillin overused for treatment of common infections, research shows

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GPs should do ‘early reviews’ of patients newly prescribed opioids

GPs should do ‘early reviews’ of patients newly prescribed opioids

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Better UTI tests needed to prevent overprescribing of antibiotics, say researchers

Better UTI tests needed to prevent overprescribing of antibiotics, say researchers

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GPs should not prescribe antibiotics for impetigo, says NICE

GPs should not prescribe antibiotics for impetigo, says NICE

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Previous exposure to antibiotics likelier to result in response failure for children

Previous exposure to antibiotics likelier to result in response failure for children

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Long-term aspirin use reduces risk of colorectal cancer, says NICE guidance

Long-term aspirin use reduces risk of colorectal cancer, says NICE guidance

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Two GPs suspended for ‘inappropriately’ prescribing opioids online

Two GPs suspended for ‘inappropriately’ prescribing opioids online

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Working life: Caring for elite triathletes

Working life: Caring for elite triathletes

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Social prescribers in austerity town help improve public health, study finds

Social prescribers in austerity town help improve public health, study finds

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GPs ignore pharmacist advice ‘because it is unlikely to benefit patients’ finds study

GPs ignore pharmacist advice ‘because it is unlikely to benefit patients’ finds study

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Government announces £2m boost to support latest phase of antibiotics campaign

Government announces £2m boost to support latest phase of antibiotics campaign

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Prescription drug addiction review must boost funding for pain services, say GPs

Prescription drug addiction review must boost funding for pain services, say GPs

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Dementia patients should be recommended social activities, says NICE

Dementia patients should be recommended social activities, says NICE

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Government announces first special envoy on antimicrobial resistance

Government announces first special envoy on antimicrobial resistance

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Government announces first special envoy on antimicrobial resistance

Government announces first special envoy on antimicrobial resistance

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Working life: The osteopath GP

Working life: The osteopath GP

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Diabetes patients prescribed free bike hire by GPs

Diabetes patients prescribed free bike hire by GPs

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April 2019: Are GPs being unfairly targeted in antibiotics drive?

April 2019: Are GPs being unfairly targeted in antibiotics drive?

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GPs should prescribe ‘forest bathing’ on NHS, says charity

GPs should prescribe ‘forest bathing’ on NHS, says charity

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Working life: On duty at Silverstone

Working life: On duty at Silverstone

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200 pharmacists recruited to tackle overprescribing in care homes

200 pharmacists recruited to tackle overprescribing in care homes

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Pharmacy regulator ‘is putting burden of policing online pharmacists on GPs’

Pharmacy regulator ‘is putting burden of policing online pharmacists on GPs’

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Pharmacy regulator sets new rules for online medicines after safety warnings

Pharmacy regulator sets new rules for online medicines after safety warnings

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OTC medication rationing only made a quarter of its targeted savings

OTC medication rationing only made a quarter of its targeted savings

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OTC medication rationing only made a quarter of its targeted savings

OTC medication rationing only made a quarter of its targeted savings

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Half of patients on statins have ‘sub-optimal’ response to treatment

Half of patients on statins have ‘sub-optimal’ response to treatment

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Hancock calls for NHS to ‘rapidly’ assess barriers to medical cannabis prescribing

Hancock calls for NHS to ‘rapidly’ assess barriers to medical cannabis prescribing

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Homeopathy prescribing set to be blacklisted under NHS England plans

Homeopathy prescribing set to be blacklisted under NHS England plans

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Working life: Drugs Checker

Working life: Drugs Checker

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Doctors not prescribing medical cannabis due to lack of knowledge

Doctors not prescribing medical cannabis due to lack of knowledge

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GPs will need to take part in network peer-review meetings as part of QOF

GPs will need to take part in network peer-review meetings as part of QOF

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Dr Susan Hopkins: ‘We want GPs to educate patients about antibiotics’

Dr Susan Hopkins: ‘We want GPs to educate patients about antibiotics’

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GPs the target in the fight against antimicrobial resistance

GPs the target in the fight against antimicrobial resistance

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CQC: Nearly half of private primary care services not providing safe care

CQC: Nearly half of private primary care services not providing safe care

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GPs report increase in patients asking for medicinal cannabis and low-carb diets

GPs report increase in patients asking for medicinal cannabis and low-carb diets

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Nearly two-thirds of primary care staff say Brexit will worsen medicine shortages

Nearly two-thirds of primary care staff say Brexit will worsen medicine shortages

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National body needed to scrutinise CCGs’ restriction of treatments, report says

National body needed to scrutinise CCGs’ restriction of treatments, report says

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PHE: GPs should ‘prescribe shorter antibiotic courses and educate patients’

PHE: GPs should ‘prescribe shorter antibiotic courses and educate patients’

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NICE announce prescription drug dependence guidelines to cut deaths

NICE announce prescription drug dependence guidelines to cut deaths

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Just ‘one in three’ patients expects antibiotics from GP out-of-hours services

Just ‘one in three’ patients expects antibiotics from GP out-of-hours services

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NICE set to lower hypertension treatment thresholds for CVD patients

NICE set to lower hypertension treatment thresholds for CVD patients

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Electronic prescriptions for controlled drugs rolled out across GP practices

Electronic prescriptions for controlled drugs rolled out across GP practices

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GP-based weight loss programme leads to diabetes remission for third of patients

GP-based weight loss programme leads to diabetes remission for third of patients

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We need support in delivering the antibiotics message

We need support in delivering the antibiotics message

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Dilemma: Partner says I make too many referrals

Dilemma: Partner says I make too many referrals

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Over half of asthma patients skip medication due to prescription charges

Over half of asthma patients skip medication due to prescription charges

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80% of GP antibiotic prescriptions for respiratory conditions ‘are too long’

80% of GP antibiotic prescriptions for respiratory conditions ‘are too long’

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Overdiagnosis: how ministers and the NHS are fuelling a rising epidemic

Overdiagnosis: how ministers and the NHS are fuelling a rising epidemic

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New data tool will allow GPs to compare antibiotic prescribing against national rates

New data tool will allow GPs to compare antibiotic prescribing against national rates

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Dispensing GPs are more likely to prescribe higher cost drugs, finds study

Dispensing GPs are more likely to prescribe higher cost drugs, finds study

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NHS England issues ‘letter of comfort’ on OTC prescribing for GPs

NHS England issues ‘letter of comfort’ on OTC prescribing for GPs

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CPD – Case-based: Multimorbidity

CPD – Case-based: Multimorbidity

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RCGP drops gender dysphoria course due to ‘unrealistic expectations’ on GPs

RCGP drops gender dysphoria course due to ‘unrealistic expectations’ on GPs

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GPs could get an extra year to act on new fake medicine measures due to start next week

GPs could get an extra year to act on new fake medicine measures due to start next week

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GPs can safely prescribe a years’ worth of contraceptives at the first consultation

GPs can safely prescribe a years’ worth of contraceptives at the first consultation

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Medicines will be prioritised over ‘vital food’ in no-deal Brexit, says Hancock

Medicines will be prioritised over ‘vital food’ in no-deal Brexit, says Hancock

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Hancock given 10 days to answer no-deal Brexit medicine shortage concerns

Hancock given 10 days to answer no-deal Brexit medicine shortage concerns

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Pharmacists to be given power to swap GP prescriptions during shortages from February

Pharmacists to be given power to swap GP prescriptions during shortages from February

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Government pledges to cut antibiotic prescribing by a ‘further 15%’

Government pledges to cut antibiotic prescribing by a ‘further 15%’

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GPs prescribe more opioids in deprived areas, finds study

GPs prescribe more opioids in deprived areas, finds study

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Most patient groups contributing to NICE ‘have financial interests’

Most patient groups contributing to NICE ‘have financial interests’

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Fears over side effects of alcohol addiction drug ‘unfounded’, claims study

Fears over side effects of alcohol addiction drug ‘unfounded’, claims study

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How we improved anticoagulation and boosted practices’ QOF performance

How we improved anticoagulation and boosted practices’ QOF performance

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Point-of-care testing reduced GP antibiotic prescribing by 7%, says study

Point-of-care testing reduced GP antibiotic prescribing by 7%, says study

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This could be a year of social – and sessional – unrest

This could be a year of social – and sessional – unrest

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I predict a better NHS winter – but no respite for GPs

I predict a better NHS winter – but no respite for GPs

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Dilemma: Patient with white-coat hypertension refused surgery

Dilemma: Patient with white-coat hypertension refused surgery

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How to spot zebras – pheochromocytoma

How to spot zebras – pheochromocytoma

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DHSC issues advice for GPs to prescribe antivirals for ‘at risk’ patients

DHSC issues advice for GPs to prescribe antivirals for ‘at risk’ patients

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Government charters plane to ferry in medicines in case of ‘no-deal’ Brexit

Government charters plane to ferry in medicines in case of ‘no-deal’ Brexit

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New measures against fake medicines set to hit workload, warn GP leaders

New measures against fake medicines set to hit workload, warn GP leaders

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In full: RCGP guide to cannabis-based medicines

In full: RCGP guide to cannabis-based medicines

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GPs should not feel pressured into prescribing cannabis, says chief medical officer

GPs should not feel pressured into prescribing cannabis, says chief medical officer

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Time to make the term ‘noctors’ a relic of the past

Time to make the term ‘noctors’ a relic of the past

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How a self-referral exercise scheme is helping both patients and GPs

How a self-referral exercise scheme is helping both patients and GPs

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How I created a truly patient-centred practice

How I created a truly patient-centred practice

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Government overprescribing review aims for GPs to challenge hospital decisions

Government overprescribing review aims for GPs to challenge hospital decisions

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Debunking fake news in our consulting rooms

Debunking fake news in our consulting rooms

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Working life: The GP with altitude

Working life: The GP with altitude

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Pharmacists could overrule GP decisions during medicine shortages, DHSC says

Pharmacists could overrule GP decisions during medicine shortages, DHSC says

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BMA: Online pharmacist incentive scheme may cause GPs to breach contract

BMA: Online pharmacist incentive scheme may cause GPs to breach contract

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Should NICE lower blood pressure thresholds for hypertension?

Should NICE lower blood pressure thresholds for hypertension?

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Only investigate high-risk patients for vitamin D deficiency, says new guidance

Only investigate high-risk patients for vitamin D deficiency, says new guidance

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Number of GP patients co-prescribed gabapentinoids and opioids triples

Number of GP patients co-prescribed gabapentinoids and opioids triples

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‘Doc, I have this inexplicable symptom…’

‘Doc, I have this inexplicable symptom…’

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How our practices are collaborating to improve diabetes care

How our practices are collaborating to improve diabetes care

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GPs face restrictions on glucose testing strip and bath emollient prescribing

GPs face restrictions on glucose testing strip and bath emollient prescribing

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How to spot zebras – diabetes insipidus

How to spot zebras – diabetes insipidus

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GPs could face quinolone antibiotics prescribing restrictions from next year

GPs could face quinolone antibiotics prescribing restrictions from next year

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We need to tackle societal problems to stem the tide of mental illness

We need to tackle societal problems to stem the tide of mental illness

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Pharmacies to offer strep throat swab testing and on-the-spot antibiotics

Pharmacies to offer strep throat swab testing and on-the-spot antibiotics

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Should GPs promote sustainable living as part of health advice?

Should GPs promote sustainable living as part of health advice?

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GPs ‘should prescribe statins to younger patients’ using 30-year risk score

GPs ‘should prescribe statins to younger patients’ using 30-year risk score

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Pfizer’s failed pregabalin patent appeal means NHS could reclaim £502m

Pfizer’s failed pregabalin patent appeal means NHS could reclaim £502m

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Busier GP practices have higher antibiotic prescribing rates, PHE study finds

Busier GP practices have higher antibiotic prescribing rates, PHE study finds

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Point-of-care flu testing ‘increases antiviral prescribing but has no effect on antibiotics’

Point-of-care flu testing ‘increases antiviral prescribing but has no effect on antibiotics’

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Government must fund public health properly if it’s serious about prevention

Government must fund public health properly if it’s serious about prevention

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GPs prescribing diabetes drugs at a cost of over £1bn per year, show NHS data

GPs prescribing diabetes drugs at a cost of over £1bn per year, show NHS data

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Hancock: UK building ‘refrigeration capacity’ in case of Brexit drug shortages

Hancock: UK building ‘refrigeration capacity’ in case of Brexit drug shortages

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GP point-of-care testing ‘effectively reduces antibiotic prescribing in children’

GP point-of-care testing ‘effectively reduces antibiotic prescribing in children’

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GPs to benefit from national ‘social prescribing academy’, says Hancock

GPs to benefit from national ‘social prescribing academy’, says Hancock

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GPs have a duty to discuss weight with patients – no matter how awkward it is

GPs have a duty to discuss weight with patients – no matter how awkward it is

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Government to restrict GP prescribing of gluten-free foods from next month

Government to restrict GP prescribing of gluten-free foods from next month

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GPs must be ‘confident’ to remind patients of health ‘responsibilities’, says Hancock

GPs must be ‘confident’ to remind patients of health ‘responsibilities’, says Hancock

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GPs ‘should stop co-prescribing mirtazapine and SSRIs for depression’

GPs ‘should stop co-prescribing mirtazapine and SSRIs for depression’

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GPs drive 13% reduction in primary care antibiotic prescribing

GPs drive 13% reduction in primary care antibiotic prescribing

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Life at sea as a Royal Navy GP

Life at sea as a Royal Navy GP

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‘No benefit’ of lowering hypertension treatment thresholds, finds major study

‘No benefit’ of lowering hypertension treatment thresholds, finds major study

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Antibiotics and antacids linked to childhood obesity, finds study

Antibiotics and antacids linked to childhood obesity, finds study

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GPs forwarding mail to Capita are putting patients ‘at risk’, claims NHS England

GPs forwarding mail to Capita are putting patients ‘at risk’, claims NHS England

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New antibiotic ‘effective against drug-resistant UTIs’ in clinical trial

New antibiotic ‘effective against drug-resistant UTIs’ in clinical trial

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Making the most of the ePortfolio

Making the most of the ePortfolio

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Form of ketamine could soon be licensed for treatment-resistant depression

Form of ketamine could soon be licensed for treatment-resistant depression

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Antimicrobial resistance to gonorrhoea treatments is rising, says PHE

Antimicrobial resistance to gonorrhoea treatments is rising, says PHE

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MPs demand end to ‘perverse’ cost to GPs of testing before antibiotic prescribing

MPs demand end to ‘perverse’ cost to GPs of testing before antibiotic prescribing

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Our campaign will help GPs cut inappropriate antibiotic use further

Our campaign will help GPs cut inappropriate antibiotic use further

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PHE campaign to stop patients pressuring GPs for antibiotics set to relaunch

PHE campaign to stop patients pressuring GPs for antibiotics set to relaunch

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How our mental health nurse reduced GP workload and cut prescription costs

How our mental health nurse reduced GP workload and cut prescription costs

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How can GPs tackle the ‘crowdfunder’ quandary?

How can GPs tackle the ‘crowdfunder’ quandary?

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Could knowing the price of NHS treatments help patients grasp their true value?

Could knowing the price of NHS treatments help patients grasp their true value?

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GPs to refer patients with mental health problems to the Red Cross

GPs to refer patients with mental health problems to the Red Cross

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Pregabalin and gabapentin to be controlled as class C drugs from April

Pregabalin and gabapentin to be controlled as class C drugs from April

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Prepare to be amazed by some evidence-based magic

Prepare to be amazed by some evidence-based magic

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A universal basic income could free GPs to focus on their real job

A universal basic income could free GPs to focus on their real job

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Prime Minister sets 2023 deadline for GP loneliness referrals

Prime Minister sets 2023 deadline for GP loneliness referrals

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Specialists will be able to prescribe medicinal cannabis from November

Specialists will be able to prescribe medicinal cannabis from November

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GP practices prescribe controlled drugs electronically in NHS Digital pilot

GP practices prescribe controlled drugs electronically in NHS Digital pilot

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GPs asked to prescribe bird watching in latest social scheme

GPs asked to prescribe bird watching in latest social scheme

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Working life: A shift as a forensic medic

Working life: A shift as a forensic medic

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Should GPs work with the pharma industry?

Should GPs work with the pharma industry?

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GPs ‘should limit’ adrenaline auto-injector prescriptions amid shortage

GPs ‘should limit’ adrenaline auto-injector prescriptions amid shortage

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NICE antidepressant withdrawal guidance ‘misleading’ and ‘without evidence’

NICE antidepressant withdrawal guidance ‘misleading’ and ‘without evidence’

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Group consultations must not be used to plug gaps in GP services

Group consultations must not be used to plug gaps in GP services

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$Vitamin D does not improve bone health or prevent fractures, finds study$

Vitamin D does not improve bone health or prevent fractures, finds study

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Dilemma: Patient calls for advice from overseas

Dilemma: Patient calls for advice from overseas

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Chat bots as GPs is a joke too far

Chat bots as GPs is a joke too far

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Pharmacists want to be able to swap GP-prescribed drugs for generics

Pharmacists want to be able to swap GP-prescribed drugs for generics

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Don’t rule out meal replacement for weight loss – it worked for my patients

Don’t rule out meal replacement for weight loss – it worked for my patients

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CCGs warned blanket bans on OTC prescriptions are likely to be challenged

CCGs warned blanket bans on OTC prescriptions are likely to be challenged

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Medicines watchdog to review laxative OTC sales over eating disorder ‘concerns’

Medicines watchdog to review laxative OTC sales over eating disorder ‘concerns’

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Pharmacists in GP practices ‘free up time and improve morale’, finds study

Pharmacists in GP practices ‘free up time and improve morale’, finds study

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Welcome to healthapp.scot.uk

Welcome to healthapp.scot.uk

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Advising on driving with medical conditions

Advising on driving with medical conditions

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Little Johnny’s back again

Little Johnny’s back again

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Expanding GP at Hand app is a full frontal attack on general practice

Expanding GP at Hand app is a full frontal attack on general practice

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Patients in north England more likely to be prescribed opioids for pain, finds study

Patients in north England more likely to be prescribed opioids for pain, finds study

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Building on the legacy of Julian Tudor-Hart

Building on the legacy of Julian Tudor-Hart

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Limit drugs prescribed to young people at risk of self-harm, GPs told

Limit drugs prescribed to young people at risk of self-harm, GPs told

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No evidence that persistent cough treatments help patients, finds study

No evidence that persistent cough treatments help patients, finds study

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Nurses and pharmacists to prescribe via phone to relieve GP pressures

Nurses and pharmacists to prescribe via phone to relieve GP pressures

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The ethical fallout of turning people into patient$

The ethical fallout of turning people into patient$

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NICE to review primary prevention advice as study finds statins ineffective in elderly

NICE to review primary prevention advice as study finds statins ineffective in elderly

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‘Little justification’ for prescribing diclofenac, researchers warn

‘Little justification’ for prescribing diclofenac, researchers warn

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Coeliac diagnoses increase despite GPs ordering fewer tests

Coeliac diagnoses increase despite GPs ordering fewer tests

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Sometimes, doctor does know best

Sometimes, doctor does know best

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Lower on-treatment blood pressures linked to death and cognitive decline in over-85s

Lower on-treatment blood pressures linked to death and cognitive decline in over-85s

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Digital provider to offer video consultation software to GP practices for free

Digital provider to offer video consultation software to GP practices for free

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GP’s online low-carb model saw ‘40% of diabetes patients able to cut medicines’

GP’s online low-carb model saw ‘40% of diabetes patients able to cut medicines’

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Ritalin should be first drug choice for children with ADHD, finds study

Ritalin should be first drug choice for children with ADHD, finds study

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GPs ‘don’t have to stockpile medicines’ for Brexit, says health secretary

GPs ‘don’t have to stockpile medicines’ for Brexit, says health secretary

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GPs should recommend honey and herbal medicines for coughs, suggests NICE

GPs should recommend honey and herbal medicines for coughs, suggests NICE

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GP social prescribing efforts may fail due to funding cuts, warn researchers

GP social prescribing efforts may fail due to funding cuts, warn researchers

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Cannabis debate leaves GPs facing a prescribing conundrum

Cannabis debate leaves GPs facing a prescribing conundrum

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Diabetes diagnosis under 10 cuts life expectancy by 16 years

Diabetes diagnosis under 10 cuts life expectancy by 16 years

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Government should ‘streamline’ licensing for GP prescribing of e-cigarettes, say MPs

Government should ‘streamline’ licensing for GP prescribing of e-cigarettes, say MPs

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NICE to reconsider advice that GPs should use gabapentinoids for sciatica

NICE to reconsider advice that GPs should use gabapentinoids for sciatica

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NICE proposes changes to QOF diabetes indicators to consider patient frailty

NICE proposes changes to QOF diabetes indicators to consider patient frailty

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Using social media safely in general practice

Using social media safely in general practice

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Open surgery: Remote possibilities

Open surgery: Remote possibilities

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All GP practices make switch to e-prescribing service in one area

All GP practices make switch to e-prescribing service in one area

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BMA advises against care home requests for GP sign-off of OTC prescribing

BMA advises against care home requests for GP sign-off of OTC prescribing

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PHE advises GPs to use ‘off-label’ chickenpox drug in pregnant women

PHE advises GPs to use ‘off-label’ chickenpox drug in pregnant women

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CQC advises GPs to protect their ID after rise in identity theft

CQC advises GPs to protect their ID after rise in identity theft

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GP-patient relationship is crucial for social prescribing uptake, study finds

GP-patient relationship is crucial for social prescribing uptake, study finds

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Should GPs up the aspirin dose in heavier patients?

Should GPs up the aspirin dose in heavier patients?

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Low-dose aspirin only effective in patients weighing less than 70kg, say researchers

Low-dose aspirin only effective in patients weighing less than 70kg, say researchers

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Pharmacist review of GP patients drastically reduces sulfonylurea prescriptions

Pharmacist review of GP patients drastically reduces sulfonylurea prescriptions

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NICE: GPs should avoid anticholinergic drugs which raise dementia risk

NICE: GPs should avoid anticholinergic drugs which raise dementia risk

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GP consultation rates increase by a third in children with parental depression

GP consultation rates increase by a third in children with parental depression

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It makes clinical and political sense to decriminalise all drugs

It makes clinical and political sense to decriminalise all drugs

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Specialist doctors to gain right to prescribe medicinal cannabis by autumn

Specialist doctors to gain right to prescribe medicinal cannabis by autumn

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Antidepressant prescriptions increased by half a million last year

Antidepressant prescriptions increased by half a million last year

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New health secretary pledges £4.5m towards GP social prescribing

New health secretary pledges £4.5m towards GP social prescribing

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GPs should write longer duration prescriptions for long-term conditions

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Patients on PPIs more than twice as likely to develop gastric cancer, study finds

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Providers invited to bid for £4m worth of funding for social prescribing schemes

Providers invited to bid for £4m worth of funding for social prescribing schemes

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GPs told to avoid prescribing antibiotics for acute sinusitis

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Patients on Universal Credit scheme forced to pay for prescriptions

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GPs to take control of prescribing budgets and keep half of any savings

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More GPs face restrictions on OTC prescribing

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GP practice-based financial advisers secure extra £850k in patient benefits

GP practice-based financial advisers secure extra £850k in patient benefits

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Medicines optimisation schemes simply rob Peter to pay Paul – GPs should boycott them

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GPs advised not to prescribe antibiotics for ear infection

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GP practices see sharp increase in written complaints from patients

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GPs advised to extend antibiotics in patients with emerging STI

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GPs to shoulder costs of reversing patients from branded to generic pregabalin

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GPs urged to discuss ‘social’ side effects of antidepressants with patients

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GPs told to prescribe Tamiflu by public health chiefs against WHO advice

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CCG reported to advertising watchdog for ‘misleading’ patients on OTC prescribing

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New GPSIs in gender dysphoria could take on prescribing of hormone therapy

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Offer statins to patients with CKD, NICE advises

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RCGP urges patients to finish courses of antibiotics despite expert claims

RCGP urges patients to finish courses of antibiotics despite expert claims

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Large number of CCGs crack down on OTC prescribing ahead of national consultation

Large number of CCGs crack down on OTC prescribing ahead of national consultation

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Why GPs should prescribe a low-carb diet for type 2 diabetes

Why GPs should prescribe a low-carb diet for type 2 diabetes

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GPs set to be banned from prescribing homeopathy

GPs set to be banned from prescribing homeopathy

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Clinical pharmacist scheme set to roll out to further 83 practices

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Expanding HPV vaccine to teenage boys ‘not cost effective’, says official advice

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One in three benzodiazepine prescriptions last over a year, GPs warned

One in three benzodiazepine prescriptions last over a year, GPs warned

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$Co-prescribe bisphosphonate with steroid to reduce hip fractures, says study$

Co-prescribe bisphosphonate with steroid to reduce hip fractures, says study

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GPs told to ask patients if they require over-the-counter prescription

GPs told to ask patients if they require over-the-counter prescription

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No increased risk of death with benzodiazepine use, study finds

No increased risk of death with benzodiazepine use, study finds

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Many more eligible for bisphosphonates after NICE lowers threshold to 1%

Many more eligible for bisphosphonates after NICE lowers threshold to 1%

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NICE urges GPs to sign up to new online forum

NICE urges GPs to sign up to new online forum

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‘Nearly all’ practices sign up to red-rated cash-incentive prescribing scheme

‘Nearly all’ practices sign up to red-rated cash-incentive prescribing scheme

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GPs should ‘limit use and duration’ of PPIs, study suggests

GPs should ‘limit use and duration’ of PPIs, study suggests

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Antidepressant prescribing growing faster than other areas

Antidepressant prescribing growing faster than other areas

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Opioids: GPs set to be central in reduction drive

Opioids: GPs set to be central in reduction drive

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Clinical round-up: July

Clinical round-up: July

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BMA calls for pregabalin to be reclassified as a controlled drug

BMA calls for pregabalin to be reclassified as a controlled drug

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GP practices told to switch patients back on to generic pregabalin

GP practices told to switch patients back on to generic pregabalin

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GPs reminded not to prescribe anticoagulants to at-risk patients

GPs reminded not to prescribe anticoagulants to at-risk patients

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GPs should provide longer appointments, says CMO-backed report

GPs should provide longer appointments, says CMO-backed report

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GPs should co-prescribe PPIs to elderly taking aspirin, say researchers

GPs should co-prescribe PPIs to elderly taking aspirin, say researchers

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GPs warned about risks of flammable skin creams

GPs warned about risks of flammable skin creams

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New draft NICE guidance reins in antibiotic prescribing for sinusitis

New draft NICE guidance reins in antibiotic prescribing for sinusitis

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GPs urged to consider falls risk when prescribing beta blockers

GPs urged to consider falls risk when prescribing beta blockers

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World Health Organisation issues new advice on antibiotics prescribing

World Health Organisation issues new advice on antibiotics prescribing

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GPs to review osteoporosis patients as drug is discontinued

GPs to review osteoporosis patients as drug is discontinued

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Pulse panel: Guidelines or tramlines?

Pulse panel: Guidelines or tramlines?

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GPs to keep savings under £1.4m scheme to slash care home prescribing

GPs to keep savings under £1.4m scheme to slash care home prescribing

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Prescribing beta blockers following heart attacks ‘may not prevent mortality’

Prescribing beta blockers following heart attacks ‘may not prevent mortality’

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GPs could be forced to manage high-risk drugs with no extra funding

GPs could be forced to manage high-risk drugs with no extra funding

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‘They have us in a pincer movement over prescribing warfarin’

‘They have us in a pincer movement over prescribing warfarin’

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LMCs urge GPC to reverse policy to scrap QOF amid new workload fears

LMCs urge GPC to reverse policy to scrap QOF amid new workload fears

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Why GPs should be able to charge for non-NHS treatments

Why GPs should be able to charge for non-NHS treatments

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GPs back call for charging patients for non-NHS care

GPs back call for charging patients for non-NHS care

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Prescribing quinine for muscle cramps ‘may lead to increased mortality’

Prescribing quinine for muscle cramps ‘may lead to increased mortality’

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GPs warned as gabapentinoids are linked to heroin overdose deaths

GPs warned as gabapentinoids are linked to heroin overdose deaths

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GPs urged to consider myocardial infarction risk when prescribing NSAIDs

GPs urged to consider myocardial infarction risk when prescribing NSAIDs

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Council’s £35k scheme promotes ‘Men’s sheds’ to help save GP time

Council’s £35k scheme promotes ‘Men’s sheds’ to help save GP time

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Statin side effects caused by patients’ ‘expectation of harm’

Statin side effects caused by patients’ ‘expectation of harm’

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Uncomplicated UTI symptoms ‘almost always due to bacterial infection’

Uncomplicated UTI symptoms ‘almost always due to bacterial infection’

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Coroner orders NHS to overhaul GP asthma care after child’s death

Coroner orders NHS to overhaul GP asthma care after child’s death

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GP social prescribing drive ‘unacceptable’ given lack of evidence, warn researchers

GP social prescribing drive ‘unacceptable’ given lack of evidence, warn researchers

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DH ‘blacklist’ required to enable GPs to curb OTC prescribing, says GPC lead

DH ‘blacklist’ required to enable GPs to curb OTC prescribing, says GPC lead

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RCGP updates antibiotics toolkit after practice points out error

RCGP updates antibiotics toolkit after practice points out error

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GP workload to be tackled with £130k social prescribing scheme

GP workload to be tackled with £130k social prescribing scheme

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Stroke survivors ‘quitting preventative medication against GP advice’

Stroke survivors ‘quitting preventative medication against GP advice’

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Selling Viagra widely in pharmacies ‘will deny men proper care’, warns top GP

Selling Viagra widely in pharmacies ‘will deny men proper care’, warns top GP

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Monthly vitamin D ‘does not prevent cardiovascular disease’

Monthly vitamin D ‘does not prevent cardiovascular disease’

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GPs to be given greater say on NICE guidelines as ‘reference panel’ launched

GPs to be given greater say on NICE guidelines as ‘reference panel’ launched

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CQC cracks down on online GPs and pharmacists ‘to protect patients’

CQC cracks down on online GPs and pharmacists ‘to protect patients’

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DH: Banning gluten-free food scripts ‘will save £10m’ worth of GP appointments

DH: Banning gluten-free food scripts ‘will save £10m’ worth of GP appointments

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NHS England set to pay GP practices to combine to cover 30-50k patients

NHS England set to pay GP practices to combine to cover 30-50k patients

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GP efforts hailed as CCG saves almost £2m in prescribing costs

GP efforts hailed as CCG saves almost £2m in prescribing costs

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NHS England considers ban on ‘low value’ and over-the-counter prescriptions

NHS England considers ban on ‘low value’ and over-the-counter prescriptions

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NICE plans to get GPs to prescribe cheap asthma pills ‘could cost lives’, say experts

NICE plans to get GPs to prescribe cheap asthma pills ‘could cost lives’, say experts

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GPs vote to stop prescribing OTC medicines

GPs vote to stop prescribing OTC medicines

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GPs urged to avoid prescribing antibiotics for infected eczema

GPs urged to avoid prescribing antibiotics for infected eczema

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GP practices will not be funded to employ therapists despite GPFV pledge

GP practices will not be funded to employ therapists despite GPFV pledge

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Call for ibuprofen sale to be restricted to pharmacies following cardiac concerns

Call for ibuprofen sale to be restricted to pharmacies following cardiac concerns

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GPC tells practices to ignore CCG advice to order cheap flu vaccine

GPC tells practices to ignore CCG advice to order cheap flu vaccine

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GPs ‘threatened’ by NHS bosses over refusal to prescribe flu antivirals

GPs ‘threatened’ by NHS bosses over refusal to prescribe flu antivirals

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Just what the doctor didn’t order: the rise of private screening

Just what the doctor didn’t order: the rise of private screening

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CCGs insisting anti-coagulation management ‘is part of core contract’

CCGs insisting anti-coagulation management ‘is part of core contract’

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GPs warned off-label antidepressant prescribing ‘lacks evidence’

GPs warned off-label antidepressant prescribing ‘lacks evidence’

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GPs asked to buy more expensive flu vaccine to save NHS money

GPs asked to buy more expensive flu vaccine to save NHS money

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Public health chiefs blame pharmacy flu scheme for drop in shingles jab uptake

Public health chiefs blame pharmacy flu scheme for drop in shingles jab uptake

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Antibiotics a ‘safe alternative’ to surgery in child appendicitis

Antibiotics a ‘safe alternative’ to surgery in child appendicitis

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Online access to antibiotics ‘hampers GP efforts to tackle resistance’

Online access to antibiotics ‘hampers GP efforts to tackle resistance’

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GPs should not be expected to initiate cancer prevention drugs, says report

GPs should not be expected to initiate cancer prevention drugs, says report

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Statins ‘could be prescribed for prevention of thrombotic complications’

Statins ‘could be prescribed for prevention of thrombotic complications’

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NHS England set for primary care budget underspend of nearly £50m this year

NHS England set for primary care budget underspend of nearly £50m this year

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Practices to get £6m to expand flu vaccinations to morbidly obese

Practices to get £6m to expand flu vaccinations to morbidly obese

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Digital repeat prescribing saves GP time and over £200m, says DH

Digital repeat prescribing saves GP time and over £200m, says DH

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Health chiefs ignore GPC demands over Tamiflu in care homes

Health chiefs ignore GPC demands over Tamiflu in care homes

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GPs should routinely ask older people about falls, says NICE

GPs should routinely ask older people about falls, says NICE

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GPs set to take half a million COPD patients off steroid inhalers

GPs set to take half a million COPD patients off steroid inhalers

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GP social prescribing can reduce appointments ‘by over one fifth’

GP social prescribing can reduce appointments ‘by over one fifth’

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Over 10,000 NHS patients now have personal health budgets

Over 10,000 NHS patients now have personal health budgets

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GPs urged to do ACR testing for patients at risk of kidney disease

GPs urged to do ACR testing for patients at risk of kidney disease

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Discussing pros and cons of treatment with patients

Discussing pros and cons of treatment with patients

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NNT: how many is too many?

NNT: how many is too many?

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Pharmacists want to bypass GP and refer patients directly to hospital

Pharmacists want to bypass GP and refer patients directly to hospital

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GPs told they can prescribe antivirals for flu

GPs told they can prescribe antivirals for flu

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Four CCGs to reduce over-the-counter medicine prescribing

Four CCGs to reduce over-the-counter medicine prescribing

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Manufacturer accused of overcharging the NHS for hydrocortisone

Manufacturer accused of overcharging the NHS for hydrocortisone

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Statin use associated with reduced Alzheimer’s risk, major study finds

Statin use associated with reduced Alzheimer’s risk, major study finds

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Half of pharmacies now access summary of the GP patient record

Half of pharmacies now access summary of the GP patient record

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Six in ten GPs support ban on prescribing over-the-counter drugs

Six in ten GPs support ban on prescribing over-the-counter drugs

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Picture quiz – endocrine diseases

Picture quiz – endocrine diseases

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GPs should encourage lonely patients to take up singing and arts classes, say NICE

GPs should encourage lonely patients to take up singing and arts classes, say NICE

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NICE pushes through guidance limiting GP prescribing options for low back pain

NICE pushes through guidance limiting GP prescribing options for low back pain

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Pharmacists just as ‘effective’ as GPs at prescribing, says new Cochrane review

Pharmacists just as ‘effective’ as GPs at prescribing, says new Cochrane review

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GP practices could receive £1 per patient to fund social prescribing advisor

GP practices could receive £1 per patient to fund social prescribing advisor

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A social experiment: How GPs will ease the care crisis

A social experiment: How GPs will ease the care crisis

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Evidence ‘does not support use of vitamin D supplements’, say researchers

Evidence ‘does not support use of vitamin D supplements’, say researchers

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‘No scientific evidence’ for the use of statins, experts claim

‘No scientific evidence’ for the use of statins, experts claim

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‘Very ambitious’ plans expect GPs to cut prescribing costs by ‘15%’

‘Very ambitious’ plans expect GPs to cut prescribing costs by ‘15%’

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GPs told to stop prescribing for minor illnesses

GPs told to stop prescribing for minor illnesses

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GP prescribing of antibiotics drops by 6% in three years

GP prescribing of antibiotics drops by 6% in three years

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GP guidance on UTI testing should undergo NICE review, says health minister

GP guidance on UTI testing should undergo NICE review, says health minister

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GP leaders urge nurseries to change conjunctivitis antibiotics policies

GP leaders urge nurseries to change conjunctivitis antibiotics policies

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Pharmacists to treat sore throats ‘to free up GPs and cut antibiotic use’

Pharmacists to treat sore throats ‘to free up GPs and cut antibiotic use’

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NICE to look at lowering blood pressure targets in guidance overhaul

NICE to look at lowering blood pressure targets in guidance overhaul

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GPs face new drive to cut inappropriate antibiotic use for urinary tract infections

GPs face new drive to cut inappropriate antibiotic use for urinary tract infections

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NHS England: Hundreds of GP practices missed out on payments due to Capita

NHS England: Hundreds of GP practices missed out on payments due to Capita

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GPs could see pregabalin restrictions lifted after Pfizer loses court appeal

GPs could see pregabalin restrictions lifted after Pfizer loses court appeal

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Pharmacists to hand out emergency medication supplies without GP approval

Pharmacists to hand out emergency medication supplies without GP approval

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Over 75s on many prescriptions at risk of hospitalisation

Over 75s on many prescriptions at risk of hospitalisation

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Half of patients expect GPs to prescribe or refer in line with their demands

Half of patients expect GPs to prescribe or refer in line with their demands

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GPs told to refuse third party script orders in bid to cut medicines waste

GPs told to refuse third party script orders in bid to cut medicines waste

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GPC guidance tells GPs to ignore GMC advice on prescribing for gender dysphoria

GPC guidance tells GPs to ignore GMC advice on prescribing for gender dysphoria

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Is the ‘male menopause’ overmedicalised?

Is the ‘male menopause’ overmedicalised?

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Consider stopping treatment with ‘limited benefit’ in multimorbidity, advises NICE

Consider stopping treatment with ‘limited benefit’ in multimorbidity, advises NICE

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NICE plans to curb use of drugs for low-back pain ‘delayed’

NICE plans to curb use of drugs for low-back pain ‘delayed’

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Better diagnostics ‘unlikely to help GPs reduce antibiotic prescribing’

Better diagnostics ‘unlikely to help GPs reduce antibiotic prescribing’

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GPs told to avoid raft of interventions by royal colleges

GPs told to avoid raft of interventions by royal colleges

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Pharmacists to prescribe antibiotics to free up ‘25,000 GP appointments a year’

Pharmacists to prescribe antibiotics to free up ‘25,000 GP appointments a year’

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Austerity? You ain’t seen nothing yet

Austerity? You ain’t seen nothing yet

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GP risk tool for child RTIs ‘could help reduce antibiotic prescribing by 10%’

GP risk tool for child RTIs ‘could help reduce antibiotic prescribing by 10%’

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NICE sets out plans for GPs to drive up ‘unacceptable’ child vaccination rates

NICE sets out plans for GPs to drive up ‘unacceptable’ child vaccination rates

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Vaping causes similar heart damage to smoking tobacco

Vaping causes similar heart damage to smoking tobacco

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Combined HRT breast cancer risk ‘may be underestimated’

Combined HRT breast cancer risk ‘may be underestimated’

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Can we issue private prescriptions to NHS patients?

Can we issue private prescriptions to NHS patients?

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Benchmarking helps GPs reduce risky prescribing

Benchmarking helps GPs reduce risky prescribing

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Half of practices haven’t begun reviews of incorrect QRISK scores

Half of practices haven’t begun reviews of incorrect QRISK scores

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10 clinical advances GPs should be proud of

10 clinical advances GPs should be proud of

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Social prescribing scheme ‘did not cut GP workload or improve patients’ health’

Social prescribing scheme ‘did not cut GP workload or improve patients’ health’

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Young people urged to get MMR jabs after surge in measles cases

Young people urged to get MMR jabs after surge in measles cases

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GPs to make ‘nearly all’ prescriptions electronically under NHS plans

GPs to make ‘nearly all’ prescriptions electronically under NHS plans

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GPs set for incentives to screen for atrial fibrillation

GPs set for incentives to screen for atrial fibrillation

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GPs’ actions ‘responsible for increasing patient demands’, claims BJGP piece

GPs’ actions ‘responsible for increasing patient demands’, claims BJGP piece

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Ten generic drugs to be withdrawn in UK over quality concerns

Ten generic drugs to be withdrawn in UK over quality concerns

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GPs urged to prescribe ‘lifestyle medicine’ instead of drugs for type 2 diabetes

GPs urged to prescribe ‘lifestyle medicine’ instead of drugs for type 2 diabetes

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Everyone should consider taking vitamin D pills in winter, say public health chiefs

Everyone should consider taking vitamin D pills in winter, say public health chiefs

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GPs to get funding to boost health checks in people with serious mental illness

GPs to get funding to boost health checks in people with serious mental illness

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GP practices outsource telephone consultations to private provider

GP practices outsource telephone consultations to private provider

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GPs set for fewer GMC investigations on their clinical practice

GPs set for fewer GMC investigations on their clinical practice

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Reduced GP antibiotic prescriptions linked with ‘small’ increase in complications

Reduced GP antibiotic prescriptions linked with ‘small’ increase in complications

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GPs told to do more to stop fraudulent claims for free prescriptions

GPs told to do more to stop fraudulent claims for free prescriptions

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Nursery schools pressure GPs to prescribe antibiotics needlessly

Nursery schools pressure GPs to prescribe antibiotics needlessly

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GPs come under pressure to stop prescribing over-the-counter drugs

GPs come under pressure to stop prescribing over-the-counter drugs

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200,000 patients ‘may have quit statins’ following negative media coverage

200,000 patients ‘may have quit statins’ following negative media coverage

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GPs advised not to issue private prescriptions

GPs advised not to issue private prescriptions

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Health chiefs ‘confident’ nasal flu vaccine for children is effective

Health chiefs ‘confident’ nasal flu vaccine for children is effective

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NICE urges GPs not to prescribe antibiotics for bronchiolitis

NICE urges GPs not to prescribe antibiotics for bronchiolitis

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GPs to manage up to 50% of type-1 diabetic patients under CCG plans

GPs to manage up to 50% of type-1 diabetic patients under CCG plans

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Experts in row over study claiming high LDL cholesterol is ‘healthy’

Experts in row over study claiming high LDL cholesterol is ‘healthy’

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GPs hit by pharmacy electronic prescription bug

GPs hit by pharmacy electronic prescription bug

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Effectiveness of alcohol-dependency drug questioned by researchers

Effectiveness of alcohol-dependency drug questioned by researchers

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GPs hit with 800 groundless complaints to the GMC over prescribing

GPs hit with 800 groundless complaints to the GMC over prescribing

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GPs to help elderly patients at risk of loneliness under new pilot scheme

GPs to help elderly patients at risk of loneliness under new pilot scheme

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Women with migraines face higher CVD risk, say researchers

Women with migraines face higher CVD risk, say researchers

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GPs told to ignore NICE statin prescribing guidance in cost-cutting drive

GPs told to ignore NICE statin prescribing guidance in cost-cutting drive

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Practice ‘loses £55,000’ as CCG cuts £1m enhanced service without warning

Practice ‘loses £55,000’ as CCG cuts £1m enhanced service without warning

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GPs may consider stopping diabetes drug in patients with foot problems, say EMA

GPs may consider stopping diabetes drug in patients with foot problems, say EMA

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GPs should initiate gender dysphoria hormones in ‘exceptional circumstances’

GPs should initiate gender dysphoria hormones in ‘exceptional circumstances’

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Half a million penalty notices issued for patients claiming free prescriptions

Half a million penalty notices issued for patients claiming free prescriptions

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PM asks GPs to ‘halve’ inappropriate antibiotic prescribing

PM asks GPs to ‘halve’ inappropriate antibiotic prescribing

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GP manslaughter case dropped due to ‘insufficient evidence’

GP manslaughter case dropped due to ‘insufficient evidence’

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LABA-LAMA combinations more effective for COPD, claim researchers

LABA-LAMA combinations more effective for COPD, claim researchers

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GPs should aim for lower blood pressure targets in elderly patients, say researchers

GPs should aim for lower blood pressure targets in elderly patients, say researchers

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GPs praised for ‘dramatic’ fall in antibiotic prescribing

GPs praised for ‘dramatic’ fall in antibiotic prescribing

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GPC complains about GMC gender dysphoria prescribing guidance

GPC complains about GMC gender dysphoria prescribing guidance

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Court clears one of two GPs accused of Addison’s disease manslaughter

Court clears one of two GPs accused of Addison’s disease manslaughter

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Two GPs accused of manslaughter after death of child with Addison’s disease

Two GPs accused of manslaughter after death of child with Addison’s disease

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Researchers claim to find link between folate during pregnancy and autism

Researchers claim to find link between folate during pregnancy and autism

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GPs told to review patients at risk as IT error miscalculates CV score in thousands

GPs told to review patients at risk as IT error miscalculates CV score in thousands

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Self-management websites can reduce GP visits for RTIs, say researchers

Self-management websites can reduce GP visits for RTIs, say researchers

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Oral steroids linked with ten-fold increased risk of diabetes

Oral steroids linked with ten-fold increased risk of diabetes

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RCP: E-cigarettes benefit public health and ‘should be promoted’

RCP: E-cigarettes benefit public health and ‘should be promoted’

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Only 11 physician associates are working in GP practices

Only 11 physician associates are working in GP practices

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NICE recommends ‘game-changing’ heart failure drug

NICE recommends ‘game-changing’ heart failure drug

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Picture quiz – drug reactions

Picture quiz – drug reactions

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Hunt urges GPs to benchmark themselves against others on antibiotic prescribing

Hunt urges GPs to benchmark themselves against others on antibiotic prescribing

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GP prescribing of strong opioids up by more than a fifth in two years

GP prescribing of strong opioids up by more than a fifth in two years

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Review everyone on paracetamol for back pain, recommends NICE advisor

Review everyone on paracetamol for back pain, recommends NICE advisor

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Meningitis patients twice as likely to have taken antimicrobials, say researchers

Meningitis patients twice as likely to have taken antimicrobials, say researchers

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Financial incentives reduce high-risk prescribing, say researchers

Financial incentives reduce high-risk prescribing, say researchers

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Women more likely to be prescribed antibiotics

Women more likely to be prescribed antibiotics

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Substantial fall in primary care antibiotic prescribing

Substantial fall in primary care antibiotic prescribing

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Vitamin D treatment ‘out of control’ as prescriptions increase 40% in four years

Vitamin D treatment ‘out of control’ as prescriptions increase 40% in four years

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Should everyone be on vitamin D?

Should everyone be on vitamin D?

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NICE: GPs should develop individual care plans for patients with multimorbidity

NICE: GPs should develop individual care plans for patients with multimorbidity

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Five minute refresher – glycaemic management of type 2 diabetes

Five minute refresher – glycaemic management of type 2 diabetes

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Advising patients who self-monitor their blood glucose

Advising patients who self-monitor their blood glucose

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Four out of five patients rejected lifestyle programme in diabetes prevention pilot

Four out of five patients rejected lifestyle programme in diabetes prevention pilot

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Guidelines pushing ‘epidemic of misinformation’ on to GPs, warns cardiology expert

Guidelines pushing ‘epidemic of misinformation’ on to GPs, warns cardiology expert

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NICE to consider evidence supporting BP target of 120mmHg, says expert

NICE to consider evidence supporting BP target of 120mmHg, says expert

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GPs told ‘game-changer’ heart failure drug can be prescribed as second option only

GPs told ‘game-changer’ heart failure drug can be prescribed as second option only

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Prescribing paracetamol for osteoarthritis has no benefit, says study

Prescribing paracetamol for osteoarthritis has no benefit, says study

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Check depressed patients for ADHD symptoms, study suggests

Check depressed patients for ADHD symptoms, study suggests

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‘Boilers on prescription’ scheme cut GP visits by 60%

‘Boilers on prescription’ scheme cut GP visits by 60%

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Researchers call for review of routine GP antibiotic prescribing for childhood UTIs

Researchers call for review of routine GP antibiotic prescribing for childhood UTIs

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GPs face tougher targets to cut antibiotics under new incentive scheme

GPs face tougher targets to cut antibiotics under new incentive scheme

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50% hike in antidepressant use in UK children

50% hike in antidepressant use in UK children

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We have been relegated to prescribing clerks for our hospital colleagues

We have been relegated to prescribing clerks for our hospital colleagues

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GPs hailed for ‘good work’ on cutting antibiotic prescribing by NHS England

GPs hailed for ‘good work’ on cutting antibiotic prescribing by NHS England

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Pharmacy flu scheme ‘failed to improve uptake and increased admin’

Pharmacy flu scheme ‘failed to improve uptake and increased admin’

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Anxious parents force GP practice to close waiting list for private Men B jabs

Anxious parents force GP practice to close waiting list for private Men B jabs

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3,000 pharmacy closures could be ‘disaster’ for GPs

3,000 pharmacy closures could be ‘disaster’ for GPs

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GP contraceptive services cuts are ‘impacting on patient care’

GP contraceptive services cuts are ‘impacting on patient care’

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GPs must be aware of risk in misuse of non-prescription meds, claims study

GPs must be aware of risk in misuse of non-prescription meds, claims study

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GPs told by CCGs to find alternatives for co-proxamol prescriptions

GPs told by CCGs to find alternatives for co-proxamol prescriptions

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DH and CQC discuss closer inspection of practices’ antibiotics prescribing

DH and CQC discuss closer inspection of practices’ antibiotics prescribing

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NICE: Regular lifestyle advice for overweight adults should be in QOF

NICE: Regular lifestyle advice for overweight adults should be in QOF

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Flu vaccination uptake slipping back

Flu vaccination uptake slipping back

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Smoking cessation drug ‘no better than patches’

Smoking cessation drug ‘no better than patches’

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GPs urged to avoid antidepressants in children due to suicide concerns

GPs urged to avoid antidepressants in children due to suicide concerns

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Government told to restrict gabapentin and pregabalin availability

Government told to restrict gabapentin and pregabalin availability

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Over half of shops ‘sell unsafe amount of paracetamol’

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Pregabalin patent dispute could have cost the NHS up to £54m

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NICE calls for GPs to do extra diagnostic testing for asthma despite unclear impact

NICE calls for GPs to do extra diagnostic testing for asthma despite unclear impact

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Alzheimer’s prescriptions six times higher than a decade ago

Alzheimer’s prescriptions six times higher than a decade ago

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E-cigarette use ‘associated with reduced smoking cessation’, study claims

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Chasing QOF targets could lead to riskier prescribing, study finds

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NHS Health Checks scheme hailed as ‘remarkable success’

NHS Health Checks scheme hailed as ‘remarkable success’

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Mindfulness ‘promising’ for mental health problems in primary care

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GPs told to reissue prescriptions following online pharmacy failure

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GPs should consider ibuprofen over antibiotic in UTI, suggests study

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Happy New Year? GPs braced for e-cigarette onslaught

Happy New Year? GPs braced for e-cigarette onslaught

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GPs face switching emergency as insulin shortage could affect 50,000 patients

GPs face switching emergency as insulin shortage could affect 50,000 patients

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GP practices to face greater demand as community pharmacy budget is cut

GP practices to face greater demand as community pharmacy budget is cut

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Pharmacy flu scheme ‘leaves GPs with £4m loss’

Pharmacy flu scheme ‘leaves GPs with £4m loss’

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NICE encourages GPs to consider ‘inherent uncertainty’ at end of life

NICE encourages GPs to consider ‘inherent uncertainty’ at end of life

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GPs should give depressed patients choice of drugs or therapy, says study

GPs should give depressed patients choice of drugs or therapy, says study

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GPs should have contractual duty to get ‘10% of patients using online services’

GPs should have contractual duty to get ‘10% of patients using online services’

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GPs braced for requests for e-cigarettes on prescription as licence is granted

GPs braced for requests for e-cigarettes on prescription as licence is granted

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GPs who prescribe fewer antibiotics receive worse patient satisfaction scores

GPs who prescribe fewer antibiotics receive worse patient satisfaction scores

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Practices ‘should scrutinise individual GPs’ prescribing safety’

Practices ‘should scrutinise individual GPs’ prescribing safety’

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Practices providing access to millions more appointments online

Practices providing access to millions more appointments online

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GPs urged to be cautious about prescribing ritalin by gold-standard review

GPs urged to be cautious about prescribing ritalin by gold-standard review

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Flu vaccination figures ‘improved’ but uptake among clinical risk groups still lagging

Flu vaccination figures ‘improved’ but uptake among clinical risk groups still lagging

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NICE chair: ‘I want to go back to square one with GPs’

NICE chair: ‘I want to go back to square one with GPs’

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GPs need support in taking more dementia patients off antipsychotics, say experts

GPs need support in taking more dementia patients off antipsychotics, say experts

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Fall in GP antibiotic prescribing offset by rise in total antibiotic use

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GPs and pharmacists told to be ‘open and honest’ about flu vaccinations

GPs and pharmacists told to be ‘open and honest’ about flu vaccinations

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Ministers considering ‘blacklisting’ homeopathic medicines

Ministers considering ‘blacklisting’ homeopathic medicines

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Computer CBT programmes for depression ‘of no benefit’

Computer CBT programmes for depression ‘of no benefit’

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RCGP warns low flu vaccination uptake is ‘extremely alarming’

RCGP warns low flu vaccination uptake is ‘extremely alarming’

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NICE urges GPs to overcome ‘reluctance’ to offer HRT in menopausal women

NICE urges GPs to overcome ‘reluctance’ to offer HRT in menopausal women

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GPs’ antibiotic prescribing hits five-year low

GPs’ antibiotic prescribing hits five-year low

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Researchers urge NICE to lower blood pressure targets for high-risk patients

Researchers urge NICE to lower blood pressure targets for high-risk patients

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Patients at 10% risk shun offer of statin from their GP

Patients at 10% risk shun offer of statin from their GP

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GP practices ‘should employ personal trainers’, says campaign group

GP practices ‘should employ personal trainers’, says campaign group

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Prescribing errors ‘found in one in 20 patients’

Prescribing errors ‘found in one in 20 patients’

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Practice challenges NHS chief over ‘£4m wasted flu vaccine’

Practice challenges NHS chief over ‘£4m wasted flu vaccine’

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Practices in one area to be paid to give flu vaccination to morbidly obese

Practices in one area to be paid to give flu vaccination to morbidly obese

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‘A mature conversation is needed over statins’

‘A mature conversation is needed over statins’

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‘The 10% risk threshold has no credibility within the profession’

‘The 10% risk threshold has no credibility within the profession’

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How GPs are defying the push to widen statin use

How GPs are defying the push to widen statin use

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GPs defy pressure to prescribe more statins

GPs defy pressure to prescribe more statins

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GPs told to switch to US nasal flu vaccine

GPs told to switch to US nasal flu vaccine

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Alzheimer’s drug ‘helps keep patients out of care homes’

Alzheimer’s drug ‘helps keep patients out of care homes’

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Flu campaign a ‘shambles’ as vaccination rates way down on last year

Flu campaign a ‘shambles’ as vaccination rates way down on last year

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Public health advisers urge Government to introduce sugar tax

Public health advisers urge Government to introduce sugar tax

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Pharmacy hit with £130,000 fine for selling on patient data

Pharmacy hit with £130,000 fine for selling on patient data

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People with migraine with aura ‘should be offered statins at lower risk thresholds’

People with migraine with aura ‘should be offered statins at lower risk thresholds’

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Antipsychotic may help combat drug-resistant depression

Antipsychotic may help combat drug-resistant depression

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NICE chair launches work on GP advisory body

NICE chair launches work on GP advisory body

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Further evaluation of personal health budgets needed, says NICE chief

Further evaluation of personal health budgets needed, says NICE chief

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NICE supports call for QOF to reward offers of treatment rather than prescribing

NICE supports call for QOF to reward offers of treatment rather than prescribing

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Practices share £100,000 to employ pharmacists in £1m savings drive

Practices share £100,000 to employ pharmacists in £1m savings drive

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Antivirals should not be routinely used in care homes to prevent flu, experts conclude

Antivirals should not be routinely used in care homes to prevent flu, experts conclude

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GPs told to find £1m prescribing savings as NHS trust overspends by millions

GPs told to find £1m prescribing savings as NHS trust overspends by millions

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NHS England cracks down on practices ‘influencing’ patients’ choice of pharmacy

NHS England cracks down on practices ‘influencing’ patients’ choice of pharmacy

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Statins ‘may only postpone death by three or four days’

Statins ‘may only postpone death by three or four days’

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National MMR coverage down ‘for first time since 2007’

National MMR coverage down ‘for first time since 2007’

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GPs told they can now let patients self-inject contraceptive

GPs told they can now let patients self-inject contraceptive

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Lowering blood pressure targets could save lives ‘landmark’ trial concludes

Lowering blood pressure targets could save lives ‘landmark’ trial concludes

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Two-thirds of GPs say long waits ‘biggest barrier’ to treatments for mental illness

Two-thirds of GPs say long waits ‘biggest barrier’ to treatments for mental illness

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Paroxetine ’causes harm in adolescents’, researchers claim

Paroxetine ’causes harm in adolescents’, researchers claim

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CMO’s personal letters to ‘overprescribing’ practices cut prescriptions by 3%

CMO’s personal letters to ‘overprescribing’ practices cut prescriptions by 3%

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Cameron points finger at GPs over lack of mental health provision

Cameron points finger at GPs over lack of mental health provision

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Medics warned to review Buscopan prescriptions after prisoners found smoking it

Medics warned to review Buscopan prescriptions after prisoners found smoking it

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Drug giant’s pregabalin claim thrown out of court, but GPs still have to switch patients

Drug giant’s pregabalin claim thrown out of court, but GPs still have to switch patients

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NICE takes unprecedented step of delaying asthma guideline to ‘explore its impact’

NICE takes unprecedented step of delaying asthma guideline to ‘explore its impact’

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Study finds smokers less likely than others to attend NHS Health Checks

Study finds smokers less likely than others to attend NHS Health Checks

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Tell patients not to consult GP with cold or flu symptoms, says NICE

Tell patients not to consult GP with cold or flu symptoms, says NICE

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NHS branded drugs spend up by 8%

NHS branded drugs spend up by 8%

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Experts urge GPs to challenge statin prescribing guidance

Experts urge GPs to challenge statin prescribing guidance

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GPC tells GPs not to accept pregabalin costs from drugs company ‘out of principle’

GPC tells GPs not to accept pregabalin costs from drugs company ‘out of principle’

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GPs gear up to start offering new MenB jab

GPs gear up to start offering new MenB jab

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NICE backs away from claim that 10m antibiotic prescriptions are avoidable

NICE backs away from claim that 10m antibiotic prescriptions are avoidable

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NICE plays the tough guy on antibiotics

NICE plays the tough guy on antibiotics

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GPs shouldn’t face sanctions for trying to do the right thing

GPs shouldn’t face sanctions for trying to do the right thing

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GPs should prescribe e-cigarettes to provide ‘assurance to consumers’, says Government body

GPs should prescribe e-cigarettes to provide ‘assurance to consumers’, says Government body

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BMA holds urgent talks with NICE over antibiotics guideline

BMA holds urgent talks with NICE over antibiotics guideline

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‘Any system that helps GPs to reflect on their level of antibiotic prescribing is helpful’

‘Any system that helps GPs to reflect on their level of antibiotic prescribing is helpful’

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GPs should be referred to GMC for persistently over-prescribing antibiotics, says NICE

GPs should be referred to GMC for persistently over-prescribing antibiotics, says NICE

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NHS England ‘should align’ GP and pharmacy contracts, pressure groups suggest

NHS England ‘should align’ GP and pharmacy contracts, pressure groups suggest

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Care homes ‘to stop paying retainer payments to GP practices’

Care homes ‘to stop paying retainer payments to GP practices’

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GPs cut back on antidepressant prescribing in recent years, study shows

GPs cut back on antidepressant prescribing in recent years, study shows

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Diabetes drugs ‘now account for tenth of primary care prescribing bill’

Diabetes drugs ‘now account for tenth of primary care prescribing bill’

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Pharmacy care saved hundreds of GP consultations a month

Pharmacy care saved hundreds of GP consultations a month

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Drugs company offers to reimburse GP practices for the cost of switching pregabalin prescriptions

Drugs company offers to reimburse GP practices for the cost of switching pregabalin prescriptions

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Companies accused of overcharging NHS millions for epilepsy drug

Companies accused of overcharging NHS millions for epilepsy drug

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GPs must give new paracetamol advice with MenB vaccinations

GPs must give new paracetamol advice with MenB vaccinations

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Health board to investigate £1.6m overspend in GP prescribing

Health board to investigate £1.6m overspend in GP prescribing

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New online GP service offers £25 video consultations

New online GP service offers £25 video consultations

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