No More Scribbles! SLMC Demands Clear Prescriptions
COLOMBO (News 1st); The Sri Lanka Medical Council (SLMC) has issued a strong reminder to all medical practitioners…
List of omeprazole side effects and when to call 111
Omeprazole is a commonly prescribed medication that treats a number of conditionsOmeprazole can cause a variety of side…
Christmas food warning if you’re taking warfarin, statins or antidepressants
You also need to be aware of the dangers if you’re taking antibiotics, sedatives or painkillersNeil Shaw Assistant…
NHS warning as paracetamol should not be combined with these meds
Paracetamol is a common painkiller used to treat a variety of aches and pains – but there are…
‘I was prescribed co-codamol for a toothache and ended up taking 48 a day’
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Anyone taking Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus, or Mounjaro issued ‘severe reaction’ alert
The MHRA issued the appeal on social media 14:06, 03 Nov 2025Updated 14:07, 03 Nov 2025 The message…
Medication alert on Halloween for people with eight common conditions
Certain ingredients in common Halloween sweets may impact the effectiveness and severity of your medication Halloween may be…
NHS explains exact rules before taking Disprol, Hedex and Panadol
The NHS advises that several key groups of people should take steps before taking this medicationA female customer…
Nine prescription drugs that could see you banned from driving
Motorists could be banned from driving and slapped with an unlimited fine for taking their prescribed medicationCertain medications…
‘I was told I just had anxiety – but the truth was far scarier’
Heather Bluer’s life changed dramatically when she was left totally bed-bound and in constant agony after initially believing…
NHS prescriptions alert as 3 groups wrongly get £100 fines
Penalty charge notices criticised for causing ‘unnecessary stress for many pregnant women and new mothers’Some groups can get…
NHS list of 7 conditions that you can get a prescription for without seeing a GP
Pharmacies can provide prescription medicine for seven conditions without a referralPharmacies can sometimes provide prescription medication(Image: Getty Images)…