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MHRA advises on valproate use by girls and women of childbearing potential during the COVID-19 pandemic
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has issued temporary recommendations on the use of valproate by women and girls during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. […]
NHS Test and Trace service launched across England
The DHSC has announced the launch of the new NHS Test and Trace service across England. The service, which launched on 28 May 2020, is […]
Twin study: symptoms of COVID-19 seem to be partly due to genetics
A study by researchers at King’s College London (KCL) has discovered a genetic link to coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms. Scientists have found that 50% of differences […]
Medicines Corner
Pharmacists from Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust focus on some of the key issues and challenges related to the use of specialised medicines
Gene therapy medicinal products
Gene therapy medicinal products (GTMPs) are advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs): medicines for human use that are based on genes, tissues, or cells. They offer […]
Generic HIV treatments permit cost savings, but their implementation can be complex
National spending on specialised services for the treatment of HIV is significant; in 2016/17, it was close to £540 million, of which antiretroviral treatment (ART) […]
The new Commissioning for Quality and Innovation indicator on antifungal stewardship
Antimicrobial stewardship is a healthcare system-wide approach to promoting and monitoring the judicious use of antimicrobials, such as antifungals, to preserve their future effectiveness.1 Such […]