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The MHRA has approved low-dose atropine eye drops to slow the progression of myopia in children. Read more on #MIMSPharma buff.ly/aWrQg7h


Patients from minority ethnic groups should have the right to request to see the same GP for menopause follow-ups and the option to see a female GP, according to a new report from the APPG on menopause. Find out more on MIMS buff.ly/l2Jahuo


This week's news in brief. ▶️ Desogestrel-based contraceptives linked to higher risk of breast cancer than other contraceptives Read more on MIMS buff.ly/fHXlzLL

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▶️ Desogestrel-based contraceptives linked to higher risk of breast cancer than other contraceptives 

Read more on MIMS
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Influenza is now circulating in the community with earlier than usual onset of activity, and with an A(H3N2) drifted strain (K, also known as J.2.4.1) predominating, the UKHSA and DHSC have warned Read more on MIMS buff.ly/XUxBtAf


Delgocitinib (Anzupgo) has been recommended by NICE as a new treatment option for adults with moderate to severe chronic hand eczema. Read more on MIMS buff.ly/mWadm51


This week's #drugshortages ▶️ Adartrel 2mg tablets (ropinirole) ▶️ Co-careldopa 25mg/100mg tablets: Somex Pharma ▶️ Cyanokit (hydroxocobalamin) For more information, see the MIMS Drug Shortages dashboard buff.ly/udsmNIc

mimsonline's tweet image. This week's #drugshortages

▶️ Adartrel 2mg tablets (ropinirole)

▶️  Co-careldopa 25mg/100mg tablets: Somex Pharma 

▶️ Cyanokit (hydroxocobalamin)

For more information, see the MIMS Drug Shortages dashboard
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Estradot Conti, a new combined transdermal hormone replacement therapy (HRT) patch, has been launched for NHS prescribing. Find out more on MIMS buff.ly/ciUEqJU


As the Pharmacy Contraception Service expands to include #EmergencyContraception, pharmacists can find a handy comparison table on MIMS #AskYourPharmacist buff.ly/hioAGc8

mimsonline's tweet image. As the Pharmacy Contraception Service expands to include #EmergencyContraception, pharmacists can find a handy comparison table on MIMS #AskYourPharmacist
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Catch up on market insight updates for pharma professionals with our quick monthly round-up of key developments affecting primary care prescribing. Read more on MIMS Pharma buff.ly/gq4jXKj


The government has sourced additional supplies of pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy, it has confirmed. Read more on MIMS buff.ly/j3cS9AW


Tirzepatide is associated with a lower risk of major adverse cardiovascular events in obese adults with type II diabetes and metabolic liver disease, according to a cohort study. Read more on MIMS buff.ly/8X8OmOI


This week's news in brief: ▶️ Tool to predict cardiovascular drug interactions being developed by MHRA using AI Read more on MIMS buff.ly/fHXlzLL

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▶️ Tool to predict cardiovascular drug interactions being developed by MHRA using AI 

Read more on MIMS
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Use of over-the-counter nasal sprays cut days of illness in adults with a respiratory tract infection, according to a randomised controlled trial. Read more on MIMS buff.ly/FNictNy


Join @mimslearning at MIMS Learning Live North on Weds 26 November for: ✅ 6 CPD hours ✅ Lunch and refreshments ✅ Clinical updates you can trust ✅ Network with peers Hear from Pat Anderson who has put together the programme. And book your place now! mimslearninglive.com/north


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Don’t miss! Join GP Dr Alexander Norman and Amy Rylance from Prostate Cancer UK (@ProstateUK) for a free live webinar taking place on Tuesday 11 November (7–8pm). This session will cover earlier detection of prostate cancer in primary care. buff.ly/CuGeDXn

mimslearning's tweet image. Don’t miss! Join GP Dr Alexander Norman and Amy Rylance from Prostate Cancer UK (@ProstateUK) for a free live webinar taking place on Tuesday 11 November (7–8pm). This session will cover earlier detection of prostate cancer in primary care. buff.ly/CuGeDXn

This week's #drugshortages include: ▶️ Versatis medicated plasters ▶️ Dalivit multivitamin drops ▶️ Co-careldopa 100mg/25mg tablets For more information, see the MIMS Drugs Shortages Tracker: buff.ly/udsmNIc

mimsonline's tweet image. This week's #drugshortages include:

▶️ Versatis medicated plasters 
▶️ Dalivit multivitamin drops
▶️ Co-careldopa 100mg/25mg tablets

For more information, see the MIMS Drugs Shortages Tracker: buff.ly/udsmNIc

The number of patients prescribed HRT in England increased by 6% in 2024/25 compared with the previous financial year, according to NHSBSA statistics. Find out more on MIMS Pharma buff.ly/ZdJ0Hl0


This week's news in brief ▶️ Steroid asthma inhaler to be discontinued ▶️ Daktarin oral gel returns after 2-year absence ▶️ Amiodarone supply disrupted Read more on MIMS buff.ly/yge7K7d

mimsonline's tweet image. This week's news in brief

▶️ Steroid asthma inhaler to be discontinued 

▶️ Daktarin oral gel returns after 2-year absence

▶️ Amiodarone supply disrupted

Read more on MIMS
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Local drug formulary teams and operations are to be standardised from next year, as part of moves to develop a single national formulary buff.ly/0RuYGjm


Questions about menopause symptoms are to be added to routine NHS health checks, the government has announced buff.ly/VAk5boy


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