All news on the topic: Prescriptions

Kirsty Doyle, 46, was on a number of medications after a crash in 2001 left her in chronic pain and with mobility issues, as an inquest heard she died from combined drug toxicity

Mandy Neal, from York, was rushed to hospital after she suddenly appeared drunk without drinking any alcohol. Her sons Ben and Jack had to make a frightening decision after they were told her mum had sepsis

The police must explain why they failed to detain Calocane after an arrest warrant was issued in September 2022 and the Government needs to answer questions over the funding of mental health services

In some cases, patients may benefit from a stent, rather than chest pain medication, as the tiny tube-shaped device improves the ability to do exercise

A woman was left 'shocked and stunned' when not letting someone go in front of her in the pharmacy queue resulted in them calling the police to arrest her

Ex-anaesthetist Mathew Pickering, 49, is accused of strangling his girlfriend Georgina Dowey before covering her head with a black bin liner and trying to dispose of her body in Neath in May last year

Mum Claire Corser, from Bolton, Greater Manchester, was diagnosed with a slow growing tumour in 2010, after she experienced a 12-week long headache and hearing loss

A man has proved that revenge is a dish best served cold, after catching his work lunch thief resulted in him being arrested and fired from his job

A 26-year-old from Manchester says he's endured four rounds of scabies treatment after initially being misdiagnosed with herpes and genital warts, claiming that doctors were confused by the symptoms

While osteoporosis is common, it can be virtually undetectable until you begin experiencing more severe symptoms. Here is how to look out for them - and prevent the condition altogether

Health professionals have warned there is a list of growing medications which are suffering from a supply shortage including asthma, HRT, antibiotics and more - here is the full list

Oxford University has found taking daily blood pressure readings at home and personalising medication in the weeks after giving birth improves blood ­pressure control for the first year

People's lives could be put at risk because of 'wide and varying' medicine shortages, pharmacists have warned, with many common health conditions affected by supply issues

Cytisine pills will be available for the more than six million Brits who smoke on the NHS in a matter of days - and studies have shown it can double the chances of kicking the habit

With GP surgeries and hospitals buckling under pressure and waiting times reaching record levels, Jane Symonsasks the experts how we can make sure we get the care we need, when we need it

Sharon Lamb was admitted into Newcastle's RVI with chronic hip pain but died after 'inadequate triage and missed opportunities for assessment'

Boots pharmacists can offer clinical advice on many common minor health ailments, from aches and pains to skin rashes - and when appropriate, recommend an over-the-counter treatment

A woman has been left in stitches after hearing what her brother proudly named his newborn daughter - but people are divided over whether she's right to laugh or is just being mean

Hollywood star Marilyn Monroe had a heartbreaking final exchange with fellow actor and close friend Peter Lawford shortly before she tragically died

WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES Wilker Guimaraes' who was bitten in his home in Brazil now may need his finger amputated after he was not treated quickly enough

Coronation Street aired heartbreaking scenes for Paul Foreman and Billy Mayhew on Tuesday night amid Paul's motor neurone disease (MND) diagnosis

Driving experts have warned that it's important to check whether you're well enough to drive before you get behind the wheel, as if you're not, you could end up with a hefty fine

As Brits enter the second week of their 2024 diet - two common side effects of type 2 diabetes could easily go a miss. Now a doctor has shared what to look out for this month, and when you should seek help

The condition is caused by a microscopic mite infesting the skin, causing an itchy, pimple-like skin rash - which spreads through skin-to-skin contact

The coroner has now criticised the hospital for not adhering to the discharge procedure which was put in place, and heightened the risk of Rhys Hill developing the blood clot which went on to kill him