NHS head warns UK ‘days away’ from running out of aspirin and paracetamol
The NHS lead has said that health bosses are “really worried” as pharmacies across the UK could be…
Medicine shortages warning after Iran blockades Strait of Hormuz
Many common drugs, including aspirin, paracetamol, ibuprofen and a range of antibiotics, rely on ingredients sourced from the…
Medication shortage hits UK as statins and aspirin ‘disappear from shelves’
A pharmacist has warned people the UK has been hit with a medication shortage. Even popular medicines like…
NHS ibuprofen warning as many need to take second medication
Ibuprofen is available without prescription across the UK Most people have taken ibuprofen at some point(Image: Peter Cade…
NHS Paracetamol advice as 5 groups should seek guidance before taking painkiller
Around 200 million packets are sold each year in the UK, but certain people should consult a health…
Cardiologist warns taking aspirin every day could be ‘life-threatening’
Around two million people take the prescription and over-the counter painkiller dailyNeil Shaw Assistant Editor (Money and Lifestyle)…
Trump takes higher-than-recommended aspirin: How much dosage is safe and the risks of taking too much
US President Donald Trump’s health has once again come under scrutiny after he revealed that he takes a…
Clopidogrel alert as NHS warns of four ‘common’ side effects
The NHS dispenses around 11 million units of this drug every year 02:08, 03 Jan 2026Updated 12:57, 03…
‘My health is perfect’: Trump blames bruised hand on aspirin, opens up on recent ‘MRI’
US President Donald Trump has blamed aspirin for bruises on his hand even as he denied falling asleep…
A 36-week screening strategy safely reduces pre-eclampsia at term
By pairing late-pregnancy risk screening with personalised timing of birth, researchers show how term pre-eclampsia can be safely…
Planned birth at term shown to cut pre-eclampsia risk in high-risk women
Planned birth at term reduces the incidence of pre-eclampsia in women at high risk of the condition, without…
NHS GP alert to anyone taking ibuprofen, naproxen, and aspirin for pain or arthritis
Dr Mark Porter, a GP who has appeared on The One Show said ‘about one in ten of…