Can a Daily Vitamin Pill Replace Doctor Visits? The vitamin and supplement market thrives. UK residents actively participate in this booming industry. Data from market research firm Mintel shows that over 2/3rd of UK shoppers buy supplements consisting vitamins or minerals. Many consumers use these products not to address specific deficiencies. They aim to improve…
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Scottish Regulator Issues Warning on "Botox Parties" Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) has issued a warning about the dangers of “Botox parties”. These parties involve cosmetic treatments like Botox injections, dermal fillers, and weight-loss injections administered in unregulated settings. HIS stresses that these procedures should only be performed by licensed medical professionals. HIS registration is a…
Funding Dispute Threatens Reduced Pharmacy Hours Community pharmacies across England could reduce their operating hours. This action stems from an ongoing funding dispute with the government. The NPA has set a two-week deadline for a brand new NHS contract agreement. Without a new contract, approximately 6,000 pharmacies may adopt a "work-to-rule" strategy. This means they…
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