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How to beat the winter sniffles: Top pharmacists reveal how to really cure a cold - Daily Mail 27th October 2009
"Every year there are even more cough and cold remedies to choose from, whether it's decongestant sprays, lozenges or chest rubs.
It's clearly a lucrative market for drug companies - last year we spent £217million on them, according to consumer researcher company TNS. "
Threat to rural GPs who dispense medicine as fees cut - Daily Telegraph 24th September 2009
Rural GP surgeries are under threat as fees paid to them for dispensing medicines are being cut leading to fears some may be forced to cut back services, stop providing drugs or close.
Pharmacist offers free nit treatment - if you can prove you have headlice! - Altrincham Messenger 15th September 2009
A SALE pharmacist is giving away free nit treatments to anyone who can prove lice infestation.
Firsway’s Assura Pharmacy is taking part in the Trafford NHS Primary Care Trust scheme, where all customers have to do is take a louse on the back of a piece of sellotape to get their two free treatment applications and a nit comb.
The dangers of internet drugs? - BBC Health News 9th September 2009
It is estimated that two million Britons are currently buying drugs over the internet and doctors are increasingly having to treat them for bad side effects.
In this week's Scrubbing Up, the chairman of the Royal College of GPs, Professor Steve Field, says the only way for anyone to safely buy drugs this way is to talk to their GP or pharmacist first.
Liverpool study reveals effects of drugs readmits patients - Liverpool Daily Post 7th September 2009
A LIVERPOOL study has shown that drug side effects cause one in five hospital patients to be readmitted within a year.
A study of 1,000 patients at Liverpool’s Royal Hospital found that 403 patients were back in hospital within a year.
Drug side-effects blamed for 20% of hospital readmissions - The Guardian 7th September 2009
One in five people who are re-admitted to hospital after having been sent home are suffering from the side-effects of the drugs they have been given, according to a study. Emma Davies, a research pharmacist at the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS trust and colleagues analysed the records of 1,000 people treated at a large Liverpool hospital and found that 403 came back within a year of discharge.
5 of the best ... itch relievers - Daily Mail 5th September 2009
Whether due to insect bites, sunburn, heat rash or a medical condition, dry, itchy skin can be both distressing and an embarrassment.
However, a number of antipruritic (anti-itch) creams and lotions are available at High Street chemists that can provide instant relief. Here are five options to soothe irritation
Health chiefs stockpile drugs in case of swine flu epidemic - The Observer 6th September 2009
Health service chiefs have outlined plans to stockpile billions of doses of essential medicines in readiness for the swine flu epidemic that is expected to hit Britain later this year.
The project is worth tens of millions of pounds to drugs companies, which have been asked to ensure stocks of penicillin, morphine, diazepam and insulin in case a major flu outbreak shuts down the country's pharmaceutical manufacturing and distribution network.
Painkiller warnings 'may not prevent addiction' - Daily Telegraph 5th September 2009
New hard-hitting warnings on common painkillers may not be strong enough to prevent people inadvertently becoming addicted, experts have warned.
Do you know someone addicted to codeine? - Daily Telegraph 4th September 2009
Officials estimates that more than 30,000 Britons are addicted to codeine, although experts warn this is the "tip of the iiceberg"
Mel Smith's 'dark secret' of his Nurofen Plus addiction - Daily Telegraph 4th September 2009
Mel Smith, the comedian, became addicted to Nurofen Plus while he was battling gout.
Q&A: what is codeine addiction? - Daily Telegraph 4th September 2009
Are all painkillers the same?
The new warnings only affect painkillers which contain codeine, a type of opiate which is related to heroin. It can be a powerful drug to numb pain, but regulators warn that it should be used only for acute pain.
Over-the-counter painkillers 'can cause addiction within three days' - Daily Telegraph 4th September 2009
Over-the-counter painkillers taken by millions can cause addiction in just three days, the Government’s drug watchdog has said.
Pain drugs get addiction warning - BBC Health News 4th September 2009
Over the counter painkillers containing codeine can become addictive in just three days, the government's drug watchdog has said.
Packets of the medicines, which include Nurofen Plus and Solpadeine Plus, will now come with stronger warnings on the risk of dependency.
Over-the-counter painkillers can cause addiction in three days - Daily Telegraph 3rd September 2009
Popular painkillers taken by millions of people can cause addiction in just three days, the Government’s drug watchdog has warned.
Addiction warning for codeine under tough new controls on over-the-counter sales - Daily Mail 4th September 2009
Over-the-counter painkillers taken by millions of people can become addictive within just three days, the Government's watchdog last night warned.
New restrictions will now be applied to medicines containing codeine, including Nurofen Plus and Solpadeine, that are sold over the counter and are routinely used to ease headaches, back problems and period pain.
Mixing my medicines nearly made me bleed to death - Daily Mail 1st September 2009
When Peter Birtles awoke in the night with a streaming nosebleed, he wasn't unduly alarmed. But when it was still pouring blood after more than half an hour, his wife Linda became concerned.
Shortage of medicines sees patients being admitted to hospital - Daily Telegraph 24th August 2009
Patients are suffering “extreme distress” and are even being admitted to hospital due to a shortage of certain medicines, pharmacists have warned.
Miracle diet pill alli sold to slim women by chemists - The Times 22nd July 2009
High street chemists are selling a new over-the-counter diet pill to women who do not have weight problems, a report has claimed.
During an investigation into the fat-busting drug alli, Which?, the consumer magazine, found that half of independent pharmacies approved the sale to researchers who did not need it.
Muscle rubs 'could be ineffective' - The Telegraph 8th July 2009
Muscle rubs could be ineffective and other treatments are better at relieving chronic pain, a review of the available evidence claims.
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