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It is known that addressing non-adherence is vital within the NHS, and as a review found in 2023, clinician recognition of the problem is low.
Mental Health Awareness Week takes place this year from 13–19 May. The theme, as set by the Mental Health Foundation, is ‘Movement: moving for our mental health.’ This year, the Foundation says ‘We...
A new survey conducted by conservation charity the Woodland Trust has revealed 96% of GPs questioned want the government to take action to combat health threats from climate change and extreme...
Amid worsening winter pressures for the NHS, there are warnings from health professionals that industrial action ‘could see one of the most difficult starts to the year for health services across the...
A recent study explored menstrual health and menopause at work, the results of which are being used to inform new NHS Scotland policy.
A new report has shown drug-related deaths have declined by a small amount in Scotland (National Records of Scotland, 2023). The statistics demonstrate that in 2022 there were 1051 deaths due to drug...
The UK government has now published its strategy for the NHS, the ‘NHS Long Term Workforce Plan’, which it calls ‘a strategic direction for the long term, as well as concrete and pragmatic action to...
A new study published in the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology has aimed to provide post-hoc analyses of a clinical trial that reported beneficial effects of medication reviews on...
Welcome to the May issue of Journal of Prescribing Practice, my first since taking the reins as editor last month. This edition of the journal has a focus on sexual health and contraception in women...
The Isotretinoin Expert Working Group of the Commission on Human Medicines has made recommendations to strengthen the safety of isotretinoin treatment. Recommendations include new warnings, the need...
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