Northern Ireland

DTB says do not use Qlaira

3 Sep 10 | 12.18 | England Northern Ireland Scotland Wales

Qlaira, the combined oral contraceptive containing estradiol valerate and dienogest, cannot be recommended for use, the latest issue of Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin (September 2010) states more >
Antivirals safe in first trimester

2 Sep 10 | 13.46 | England International Northern Ireland Scotland Wales

Antivirals are safe to prescribe to women in the first trimester of pregnancy more >
Emerging concerns with PPI therapy

3 Sep 10 | 11.09 | England Northern Ireland Scotland Wales

Proton pump inhibitors have transformed the management of upper gastrointestinal acid-related disorders but potential consequences of potent acid suppression are now emerging. With 2010 marking the 21st anniversary of the launch of these medicines in the UK and pantoprazole recently joining omeprazole as an over-the-counter option, Angus Thompson highlights some of the concerns more >
PJ letters (4 September 2010) (RPSGB members only)

3 Sep 10 | 7.03 | England EU International Northern Ireland Scotland Wales

Letters published in the 4 September 2010 issue of The Pharmaceutical Journal more >
Financial pressures halt MHRA plans to put product information online

2 Sep 10 | 15.50 | England Northern Ireland Scotland Wales

Government cuts mean that the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has decided not to move forward with plans to make product information available online more >
Additional tax relief for R&D activities

2 Sep 10 | 15.27 | England Northern Ireland Scotland Wales

Small and medium-sized enterprises carrying out research and development (R&D) will soon be able to claim additional tax relief on their activities, even if they do not own the intellectual property that results from the R&D more >
Unison launches legal action over NHS White Paper

2 Sep 10 | 15.13 | England Northern Ireland Scotland Wales

Health union Unison has started legal action against the Secretary of State for Health Andrew Lansley, claiming that he has refused to properly consult the public on proposals in the White Paper "Equity and excellence: liberating the NHS" more >
Teva launches OTC range

2 Sep 10 | 14.35 | England Northern Ireland Scotland Wales

Generics manufacturer Teva UK is branching out into over-the-counter medicines with the launch of its own range of analgesics, gastro-intestinal, allergy and cold and flu products more >
Mixing of medicines e-learning resources

2 Sep 10 | 14.34 | England Northern Ireland Scotland Wales

Brook and the Family Planning Association have launched an online tool to help people choose their method of contraception more >
UKCPA diabetes group warns about withdrawal of Mixtard 30 insulin

2 Sep 10 | 14.32 | England Northern Ireland Scotland Wales

Diabetes pharmacists have warned that the decision by Novo Nordisk to withdraw Mixtard 30 insulin is potentially unsafe for patients and will be costly for the NHS more >