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Acella Pharmaceuticals voluntarily recalls thyroid drugs over lack of potency

The Pharma Data

Acella’s two drugs are NP Thyroid 15 and NP Thyroid 120, which are sold in 15mg and 120mg strengths, and they contain both the T3 and T4 hormones for those who are able to be treated with synthetic T4 hormone. This follows a similar recall of thyroid medications that was issued by the FDA in recent weeks.

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Can you get melatonin over the counter in the UK?

Druggist

Melatonin is a hormone that is released at night by the pineal gland located in the brain. The supply of prescription-only medicines is possible after a prescription (NHS or private prescription) is issued to the patient by a doctor or another qualified prescriber. . Each 1ml of melatonin contains 1mg of melatonin. £22.50.

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Meeting public expectations of diagnostics is the next big test for the NHS

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The UK’s perceived failure to contain the initial spread of the virus was, we were told, in part due to a lesser focus on test and trace procedures than in some other countries, and that was down to us not having a tradition of diagnostics in this country. Over a year ago PCR testing was not a familiar term but is now known by general public.

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Best Over the Counter Sleeping Pills UK

Druggist

All of the non-prescription sleeping pills available in the UK contain sedative antihistamines. Over the counter sleeping pills UK: active ingredients All products available over the counter ‘for sleeping’ contain sedative antihistamines as the main active ingredient. Many factors can cause insomnia.

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Lovima – Over the Counter Contraceptive

Druggist

In the UK, all contraceptive are prescription-only medicines which require a doctor or other qualified prescriber to issue a prescription. Lovima is the first oral contraceptive which has a status or pharmacy-only medicine (P). P medicines are available over the counter from pharmacies or registered online chemists.

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Cerelle vs Cerazette: Are they really the same?

Druggist

Can I still request a doctor to prescribe Cerazette? Can I ask the pharmacy to dispense Cerazette instead of Cerelle? Both contraceptives contain the same active ingredient: desogestrel (75 micrograms), a female sex hormone (synthetic progestogen). Can I still request a doctor to prescribe Cerazette?

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Domperidone in breastfeeding | Increase milk supply

Druggist

Both generic version and Motilium contains the same amount of the active drug – 10mg of domperidone per tablet. Domperidone is a prescription-only medication and requires a qualified prescriber, for example, a doctor to issue a prescription for the drug. Consequently, all pharmacy-only products were recalled.