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Truvada for PrEP. Symmary of PrEP treatment with Truvada and its generic form. Availability and cost for PrEP drug and private service.

It is estimated that around 103,800 of people live with HIV in the UK (PHE, 2019). Estimated 17% of people with HIV are not aware of the infection (NICE, 2016), increasing the risk of passing HIV when having sex without protection. Truvada (emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil) is an antiviral drug used in the treatment of HIV, alone or as part of antiviral combination therapy. Truvada is also licensed as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) medication. Today, I am reviewing Truvada for PrEP. In summary, the following will be discussed:

#Truvada #pre-exposure prophylaxis #PrEP #druggist online

Tamsulosin vs finasteride: effectiveness, side effects & popularity of both drugs in treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

Tamsulosin and finasteride are the two most common drugs licensed and used to manage benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). BPH is a condition characterised by an enlarged prostate, which may produce common symptoms such as increased urgency to urinate, poor urinary flow (difficult to start urination), increased urination at night (polyuria) and incomplete bladder emptying (individuals going back to the toilet few times because they feel they need to pee). In today’s post, I will review the most common questions surrounding both drugs. Tamsulosin vs finasteride summary of the post:

#Tamsulosin and finasteride #prostatic hyperplasia (bph)#druggist online #2021

Dianette (Co-cyprindiol) is a combined oral contraceptive which can be used in treatment of acne. Read about use of Dianette for acne: indication and risks.

Acne is a common skin condition. In the UK, more than 3.5 million visits are made by patients to GP practices, who seek the treatment for this condition. The first-line treatment for acne includes topical preparations, such as topical retinoid products, topical antibiotics, alone or in combination with benzoyl peroxide (NICE, 2018). Hormonal treatment is recommended when patients do not respond to first-line therapy and as an optional treatment to systemic (oral) antibiotics. Today, I review the use of Dianette for acne treatment, a hormonal (contraceptive) pill available as a prescription-only medication.

#skin #acne care #Dianette For Acne #druggist online

Recommended antibiotics for UTI when pregnant: summary of UTI treatment in pregnancy according to national guidlines and non-drug advice for UTI management.

Urinary-tract infection (UTI) is a common condition experienced in pregnancy. Physiological changes to the urinary tract during the pregnancy, such as dilation of the urethra and decreased bladder capacity, increase the risk of urinary infections (Hebak, 2019). UTI is an umbrella term which defines infection of the bladder (cystitis), kidneys, or urethra. In this post, I am looking at recommended antibiotics in UTI when a pregnant patient is affected by this condition.

#urine #uti #Antibiotics for UTI when pregnant: recommendations #Druggist.Online

Summary of treatment of cystitis over the counter. Review of symtomatic management and availability of antibiotics without a prescription.

Cystitis is a common condition mainly affecting women; however, it can also affect men and children. Mild cystitis is usually a self-limiting condition, meaning it will go on its own. Some patients may need to see their GP, depending on symptoms and their duration. Treatment of cystitis over the counter involves pain management with commonly available analgesics and the symptomatic management with products available from a pharmacy and other stores. Patients may also use different private services to obtain prescription-only treatment (antibiotics) without seeing a GP (NHS). In this post, I will summarise options available for the treatment of cystitis:

#cy sandoval #Treatment of cystitis over the counter -#cystitis #analgesics and the symptomatic

Looking for Evorel Conti alternatives? Evorel, Evorel Sequi and Evorel Conti alternative drugs including HRT patches, tablets & gel.

Evorel patches have been subject to shortages since 2019. Today the stock of Evorel patches, including Evorel Conti and Evorel Sequi is being replenished with improved availability in many pharmacies due to imposed supply restrictions by the wholesaler which redistributes Evorel products. Today I am looking at different options for treatment of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), focusing on Evorel, Evorel Conti and Evorel Sequi alternative drugs. Additionally, stock availability in the UK for Evorel, Evorel range will be discussed.

#everol #EVOREL CONTI alternative drugs #Hormone Replacement Therapy #hrt

Treatment of thrush explained. Review of creams for thrush & combination products containing clotrimazole and fluconazole for best treatment.

Thrush (also known as candidiasis) is a common condition affecting mainly women; however, men can also get it. Thrush infection may affect the vagina (or penis in men) or mouth (oral thrush). The focus of this post is the treatment of vaginal thrush with creams and combination products, which are available from the pharmacies (including online chemists), supermarkets and other online retailers. Fortunately, creams for thrush are available in pharmacies, and most patients can buy them without seeing a GP. The following will be discussed:

#Thrush #Best creams for thrush | Vaginal thrush treatment #vagina #Druggist.Online

Domperidone in breastfeeding. Review of domperidone use to increase milk production: dose, effectiveness and possible side effects.

Several factors can impact breast milk supply with common factors including low frequency of breastfeeding, wrong latching by a baby, late start of breastfeeding, use of formula alongside breastfeeding and some drugs. Drug therapy to increase milk production is usually considered when insufficient milk is produced despite appropriate lactation support (Grzeskowiak et al, 2018). Today I will review the use of domperidone in breastfeeding. One of the uncommon side effects of domperidone is galactorrhoea (excessive milk production), which lead to unlicensed use of domperidone in breastfeeding to increase the production of the milk. I will review several areas considering domperidone in breastfeeding. Summary of the post:

#druggist online #domperidone #breastfeeding #milk supply

Cerelle vs Cerazette: Are they the same? differences and similarities between branded and generic desogestrel 'mini' pill.

Cerelle and Cerazette are two brands of daily progestogen-only pill (POP), also known as mini-pill. In recent years prescribing of Cerazette in NHS decreased, in place of other brands, including Cerelle. Today I will discuss the reasons for this change and review different aspects of Cerelle vs Cerazette use.

#cerelle #cerazette #progestogen #Cerelle and Cerazette #NHS

Is it safe to use Gaviscon in pregnancy? Treatment of dyspepsia (indigestion) in pregnancy with Gaviscon reviewed. Alternative drugs in ..

Gaviscon is (most likely) the most well-known brand of liquid antacid. Antacids are used to relieve symptoms of heartburn and indigestion (dyspepsia). Heartburn is a common symptom experienced during pregnancy. Today I will look into the use of Gaviscon in pregnancy by looking at the main recommendations of heartburn treatment in pregnancy. I will conclude which particular Gaviscon product is the best to use in the pregnancy.

#gaviscon #pregnancy #druggist online

Struggling to get liothyronine on NHS? Find the reasons out for recent decline in liothyronine prescribing and alternative options patients have.

I recently came across a patient being privately prescribed 168 liothyronine tablets. This particular patients (like many others) was refused supply of this drug on NHS prescription and due to ‘Brexit’ happening, he decided to get some extra tablets ‘just in case’. He was about to be amused.

#druggist online #nhs #liothyronine

My vet recommended to buy a drug from the pharmacy for my dog / cat. Can I buy human licensed medicine from the pharmacy for my pet? Find out.

Pets like humans can suffer from different conditions. A drug management of certain conditions in pets may be similar to humans. In fact some conditions are treated with drugs used by humans under the management of a qualified veterinarian. For example Piriton (chlorphenamine) can be used to manage allergies in dogs or other pets. In this post I discuss if drugs available from the pharmacy can be bough for pets.https://druggist.online/drugs-for-pets-pharmacy/

#Can I buy drugs from the pharmacy for my pet #drugs #drugs for pet

NHS prescription prepayment certificate offers and excellent way to save money for patients who regularly get 2 or more items on their prescription.

NHS Prescription Prepayment Certificate (PPC) offers an excellent way of saving money when patients get regular prescriptions each month. In summary, any patient who gets two or more items each month will benefit from having an NHS Prescription Prepayment Certificate. NHS Prescription Prepayment Certificate is also known as ‘prepayment card.’ NHS Business Service Authority no longer sends a card out; instead NHS Prepayment Certificate is sent by email and post. A printout of the email can be used as proof of eligibility when collecting medication from the pharmacy.

#NHS Prescription #NHS Business Service #nhs

Learn more about private prescriptions: cost, legality, expiry times and other issues surrounding supply of drugs privately.

A private prescription is a term used to describe a medication prescription which is not covered under the National Health System (NHS), although it can be written by an NHS doctor or another qualified prescriber. In this post, I will be looking at some common questions surrounding private prescriptions, including:

#Private Prescriptions: Cost Legality & Important FAQ #druggist online #nhs prescription #nhs

Is Brexit behid recent drug shortages in UK? Is Goverment or over stocking patients to blame? Take a vote in our poll.

Drug shortages became a ‘hot’ pharmacy topic in the media. Number of articles were published around recent drug shortages in pharmacies as well as in hospitals. This increases workload on pharmacy teams and GP surgeries (GPs report sharp rise in drug shortages driving up workload). Who is to blame?

#Drug shortages #What caused recent drug shortages in UK #pharmacies

Prescription transfer explained: Can you transfer any precription? How to transfer prescription from one to another pharmacy.

Tody’s post summarises prescription transfer between pharmacies. After reading this post you will know how to transfer a prescription from one to another pharmacy. This article brings similar concepts to another post – How to change a nominated pharmacy, which I encourage you to read. Transfer of prescriptions between pharmacies can be done easily thanks to Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) which became a default method of prescription transfer between a GP surgery and nominated pharmacy (pharmacy of your choice). EPS allows to send a prescription electronically (with the use of the Internet) between GP surgery and pharmacy. This process is almost instantaneous. There are a couple of situations where a prescription transfer is not possible, so please read this post to find out more. The following will be discussed:

#Can I transfer my prescription to any pharmacy #prescription transfer #prescription electronically

How long does presciption last? Prescription expiry dates for NHS (standard and controlled drugs prescriptions), private and vet prescriptions.

Prescriptions (NHS, private & vet) need to be dispensed within an appropriate time frame. All prescriptions: NHS, computer-generated, electronic (EPS), or handwritten must be dated. Prescriptions without a date are not legally valid and most likely will not be dispensed. Generally, the most important factor which affects prescription expiry date is the presence of a controlled drug. So, how long does prescription last? Read on.

#NHS prescriptions #Prescriptions #electronic (EPS)#: NHS

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