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Training device for reflux and dysphagia available on NHS

18 May 2022, 8:53am

A neuromuscular training device for patients with reflux-based...

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New treatment for CKD associated with diabetes

6 April 2022, 12:24pm

Kerendia (finerenone) is a new oral treatment for adults...

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First smart insulin pens available on NHS

2 March 2022, 2:53pm

Two smart insulin pens that automatically record dosing...

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Single-dose flu antiviral launched

25 February 2022, 11:39am

Xofluza (baloxavir marboxil) is taken as a single oral...

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New peanut allergy treatment recommended by NICE

4 February 2022, 12:05pm

Children and young people with a peanut allergy are...

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First glucagon pen device for severe hypoglycaemia

2 February 2022, 9:17am

Ogluo (glucagon), the first auto-injector pen for the...

A crying baby is held by his mother as a doctor gives a vaccination into his thigh.

Alternative hexavalent vaccine for routine childhood immunisation

31 January 2022, 11:41am

A new DTaP/IPV/Hib/HBV vaccine is available to order.

A man with his sleeves rolled up sits in a bare room heating heroin in a spoon over a lighter flame.

New implant treats opioid dependence for 6 months

24 January 2022, 4:15pm

Patients with opioid dependence can now be given a...

Image of both strengths of Seffalair Spiromax inhaler side by side.

New salmeterol/fluticasone dry powder inhaler for asthma

12 January 2022, 1:16pm

Seffalair Spiromax is the sixth dry powder salmeterol/fluticasone...

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New lipid-modifying treatment for cardiovascular risk reduction

5 January 2022, 4:52pm

Vazkepa (icosapent ethyl) can be prescribed in patients...