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Medicines

NPA wants greater flexibility to substitute medication to tackle shortages

Alarming NPA survey reveals growing impact of medicines shortages on patients.

10 Mar 2025 , 2 Min Article

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Medicines

GP committees to vote on giving pharmacies drug substitution powers

Motion to stop 'constantly referring back' will be debated at LMC conference.

25 Feb 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Medicines

Updated safety information issued for valproate

Review by two specialists not required for men taking valproate.

20 Feb 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Medicines

DH: Giving pharmacists switching powers could make shortages worse

Government 'looking very closely' into giving pharmacists flexibility says civil servant

13 Feb 2025 , 1 Min Article

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