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Prescribing infant formulae made easier with new MIMS table

7 December 2021, 12:05pm

MIMS has published a quick-reference comparison table of baby milks to support healthcare professionals prescribing these products.

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Prescribers urged to double-check penicillin allergy is genuine

26 January 2022, 1:28pm

The importance of discussing penicillin allergies with...

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New implant treats opioid dependence for 6 months

24 January 2022, 4:15pm

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

A woman wearing a white vest as a blue-gloved hand of a healthcare professional are seen injecting a vaccine.

'Nocebo' effect may cause two-thirds of COVID-19 vaccine reactions, study suggests

19 January 2022, 12:30pm

Two-thirds of adverse reactions reported with the COVID-19...

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Doctors urge NICE to reverse decision on new osteoporosis drug

More than NHS 100 clinicians have called on NICE to...

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

New salmeterol/fluticasone dry powder inhaler for asthma

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

A young boy wearing a face mask looks away as a doctor's blue-gloved hands are seen injecting a vaccine into the boy's upper arm.

Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine approved for paediatric use

A new lower-dose presentation of Comirnaty has been...

A woman in a pale green top holds two yellow soft capsules in one hand and a glass of water in the other.

New lipid-modifying treatment for cardiovascular risk reduction

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

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New topical psoriasis treatment launched

Wynzora (calcipotriol/betamethasone) is the first cream...

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Government suspends wait period after COVID-19 vaccination to maximise booster delivery speed

The recommended 15-minute observation period for patients...


Licence Changes & Product Updates

The white and red metered-dose Intal inhaler shown next to the box it is supplied in.

Intal asthma inhaler to be discontinued

19 November 2021, 9:35am

Dapagliflozin no longer indicated for type I diabetes

10 November 2021, 2:38pm

First oral antiviral for COVID-19 approved in UK

5 November 2021, 2:14pm

Guidelines & Clinical Updates

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GPs to recruit patients for COVID-19 antiviral trial as new treatments deployed

13 December 2021, 12:22pm
The current print edition of MIMS open on a page showing the new leaf symbol next to the names of inhalers with lower carbon footprints.

MIMS introduces leaf symbol to support sustainable inhaler prescribing

8 December 2021, 12:43pm
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Free webinar to explore severe type II diabetes complications

8 December 2021, 11:34am

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