Breakthrough Discovery May Lead To Alzheimer’s Treatment
Researchers at the University of Manchester have made a discovery which could potentially lead to a new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease.
read moreIncentive Scheme Results In Two New Antimicrobial Drugs
Under the agreement, NHS England pays a fixed annual fee to pharmaceutical firms, in return for the supply of new antimicrobial drugs.
read moreDiamorphine Shortage Could Put Lives At Risk
There has been a warning that a shortage of the drug diamorphine, which is used as a clinical substitute for heroin, may be causing severe problems for patients in England.
read morePioneering Cancer Test Start-Up Seeks UK Market
A UK start-up has developed a pioneering cancer test that has already gained US regulatory clearance.
read moreNICE Recommends New Sight Loss Treatment
A new injectable eye medicine has been recommended as a treatment option by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) for two forms of sight loss.
read morePromising Results For New Asthma Treatment
A new asthma therapy which is being developed by AstraZeneca in collaboration with Avillion has shown positive results from a phase 3 trial.
read moreInsomnia App Could Replace Sleeping Pills
NICE has recommended that a digital app designed to treat insomnia can be prescribed by doctors as an alternative to sleeping pills.
read moreConcern At Slow Uptake Of New Medicines In NHS
The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) has expressed concern about the low level of uptake of some new medicines among NHS patients.
read moreNew Drug Approved To Treat Chronic Insomnia
The European Commission (EC) has granted marketing authorisation for a new drug called Quvivq, which is manufactured by Idorsia.
read moreNHS Launches Subscription Scheme To Tackle Antibiotic Resistance
The scheme is designed to help combat the growing resistance to antibiotics that is developing worldwide.
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