Tag: pharmacy
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World Diabetes Day: Queenslanders Urged to Visit Pharmacies for Better Care
World Diabetes Day highlights the role of pharmacies in Queensland health As World Diabetes Day shines a spotlight on rising diabetes numbers, Queensland residents are being urged to take advantage of their local pharmacies for screening, advice, and ongoing support. Chris Owen, President of The Pharmacy Guild of Australia, Queensland, emphasizes that diabetes is a…
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World Diabetes Day: Queenslanders and Community Pharmacy
World Diabetes Day: A timely reminder for Queenslanders World Diabetes Day serves as a critical reminder for people across Queensland to take proactive steps in managing a condition that affects more than a million Australians. With type 2 diabetes continuing to rise, community pharmacies across the state are stepping up to offer accessible care, practical…
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Record-low NHS data show valproate prescriptions in pregnancy as more women stop before pregnancy
Key findings from the NHS Medicines and Pregnancy Dashboard New data released by NHS England reveal a continued decline in the number of women prescribed sodium valproate during pregnancy. Between October 2024 and March 2025, five women were prescribed valproate while pregnant, and notably, none of these women started the medication during pregnancy. In the…