‘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)…
New alert to anyone taking sertraline, amitriptyline, citalopram or maprotiline
Research has linked antidepressants to changes in heart rate, blood pressure and weight – with some ‘instantly’ gaining…
TrumpRx.Gov vs. Mark Cuban’s Cost Plus Drugs: Which Saves Retirees More?
Billionaire celebrity Mark Cuban disrupted the prescription drug industry when he launched the digital pharmaceutical marketplace CostPlus Drugs…
NHS issues ‘do not mix’ alert when taking ibuprofen for pain
The NHS has claimed the mixture could lead to a bleeding riskIbuprofen comes in a variety of forms(Image:…
Doctors have warning for anyone taking paracetamol or ibuprofen for common problem
Patients and doctors have been urged to take a “cautious” approachNeil Shaw Assistant Editor (Money and Lifestyle) 14:03,…
‘I lost two years after GP prescribed oxycodone for the pain of a 70mph crash’
Louise was left with at least 15 medical conditions and serious injuries, and says the painkiller she was…
NHS issues ‘avoid herb’ alert to anyone who is taking citalopram
The commonly prescribed antidepressant has some side effects that are made worse with this cocktailThe NHS prescribes the…
Metformin NHS warning issued to everyone taking pill for diabetes
The commonly prescribed drug is regularly dispensed to patients tackling type 2 diabetes 11:31, 15 Oct 2025Updated 11:31,…
Australian doctors warn of ‘excessive’ medical weed prescriptions
“There is little, or no evidence base for many of the conditions for which it is being prescribed,…
NHS offers free prescriptions to certain Brits – see if you can avoid the £9.90 cost
Prescription charges can quickly add up, but some people are entitled to free NHS prescriptionsThe NHS automatically grants…