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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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…
Pharmacy partners with period app to offer NHS contraception
C+D has been informing, supporting and championing community pharmacy since 1859 and is proud to be at the…
BBC doctor issues warning to anyone taking omeprazole for acid reflux
Dr Punam is urging anyone on PPIs like omeprazole to do one thing regularly 12:47, 28 Oct 2025Updated…
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…
BBC doctor warns anyone taking amitriptyline, nortriptyline, sertraline, fluoxetine
Research showed antidepressants making changes in heart rate, blood pressure and weight 07:00, 24 Oct 2025Updated 07:10, 24…
‘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…
Doctor says 2 things help to lower cholesterol levels without taking statins
A doctor has shared ways you can lower levels without drug use 10:52, 22 Oct 2025Updated 12:03, 22…
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)…