Tech provider for NHS England confirms data breach
DXS International, a U.K.-based company that provides healthcare tech for England’s National Health Service (NHS), disclosed a cyberattack…
NHS says avoid grapefruit while taking common medications
FRUIT WARNING: Grapefruit can interfere with certain prescriptions (Image: Getty) Millions of people who take certain medications are…
NHS ‘avoid two drinks’ alert in place for millions who take warfarin
The common medication could struggle to work properly if combined with this juicePeople should avoid these two drinks…
NHS warns people on these medications to avoid one particular food and drink
The NHS has urged millions of people on certain medications including statins and amlodipine to avoid this product…
Statins and amlodipine NHS alert as patients told ‘do not drink fruit juice’
The NHS has issued guidance to millions of people in the UK who are taking certain medications Charlotte…
US-UK medicines deal could lead to over 15,000 deaths per year in the UK
The US-UK trade deal on medicines signed this month is touted by the Labour government as a “world-beating…
NHS prescription alert to anyone taking the pill, diabetes medicine or inhalers
People on the common medication are being issued an alert by a doctorDoctor warns “don’t forget your regular…
NHS-backed 50p drink eases sore throat from cold or flu without pharmacy medicine
People could find relief by making their own remedy at homeThe hot drink could calm one of the…
Belfast man who took ibuprofen and codeine products warns of addiction to over-the-counter medication – The Irish News
A recovering Belfast man has warned of the dangers of the often hidden addiction to over-the-counter medication. Michael…
Medication hack to avoid opening tablets on leaflet side every time
We’ve all experienced it. You tear open a new packet of tablets, only to find you’ve exposed the…
Seven Digital Cardiac Rehab Tools Backed by NICE
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has conditionally approved seven digital technologies to support cardiac…
‘Kingpin’ doctor fraudulently prescribed high value medicines to non-UK relative
Dr Wayawa worked in Preston and Chorley from 2018 to 2023Royal Preston Hospital An emergency doctor prescribed high…