Medicines

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A quarter of NI women are on antidepressants, pharmacy report reveals

Latest DH report reveals 26% of NI women are prescribed an antidepressant

26 Jun 2026

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NHS spend on liquid paracetamol for care home patients up 240%

Unit costs double as patient numbers and average daily dose increase

11 Jun 2026

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Further action taken to minimise suicide risk from finasteride

MHRA recommends further measures to minimise risk of suicidal thoughts associated with finasteride and dutasteride.

12 May 2026

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Price volatility to worsen amid Iran conflict as concession records smashed

Concessions record broken in April for second month running

01 May 2026

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Patients face continuing Parkinson’s disease drug shortages, warns charity

Parkinson’s UK said it is trying to ensure Labour “does all it can to solve supply problems”.

23 Apr 2026

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Pharmacies in Wales supply medicines ordered by optometrists

The new NHS service allows pharmacies to supply the products without a GP prescription and free of charge.

21 Apr 2026

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Labour announces US pharma partnership alongside new NICE approval approach

Government claims thousands will benefit from zero-tariff deal with US

09 Apr 2026

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