One common medication that pharmacist says ‘isn’t much better than a placebo’
A pharmacist has shared which over-the-counter mediciation she would ‘never buy’.A pharmacist has shared the one common medicine…
Mum told she was just suffering from anxiety knew it was something else… she was right
After one terrifying test result, Heather was admitted to hospital immediately 06:04, 22 Oct 2025Updated 06:30, 22 Oct…
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…
Heard the one about how many fat-salaried NHS managers it takes to change a lightbulb? (The punchline’s no joke… I should know, I’m a very angry A&E doctor)
Not long ago, I proposed creating a quiet room for patients with learning disabilities and autism in the…
Stroud woman survived cancer but life changed after doctors prescribed painkillers
Stevie Davis was prescribed opioid co-codamol, an effective painkiller, but one that can result in dependence, and this…
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:…
Life living with eczema as George, 25, left looking like this
He’s travelled the world for treatmentGeorge Palmer’s skin whilst suffering from steroid cream withdrawal symptons A man has…
NHS ‘black poo’ ibuprofen warning and when to call 999
Ibuprofen can cause a range of side effects, some of which may necessitate an urgent hospital visitIbuprofen can…
People taking ibuprofen urged to call 111 with ‘black poo’ symptom
Ibuprofen is one of the most commonly found painkillers on supermarket shelves and pharmacies across the country Kieran…
‘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…