Big pharma strikes blow to NHS patients’ hopes of getting breakthrough drugs
Two major medical companies pull out of Britain’s official pricing scheme at a time of soaring demand for treatment
Two major medical companies pull out of Britain’s official pricing scheme at a time of soaring demand for treatment
Enhertu – also called trastuzumab deruxtecan and made by Daiichi Sankyo – recommended for patients with HER2‑positive breast cancer
Suffering with T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, she could not be treated with chemotherapy or a bone marrow transplant
They can save lives with access to treatments not yet available on the NHS, but the number of clinical trials has dipped since the pandemic
There is a strong correlation between people who look similar and their lifestyles and behavioural traits, genetic study finds
Teachings which encourage belief in faith healing rather than medicine are having fatal consequences as 150 unvaccinated children die
The antipsychotic drugs, which may have dangerous side effects, are used to treat more distressing behavioural and psychological symptoms
Breakthrough as scientists use machine to bring key parts of the animal's body back to full health after it was killed
Major review suggests low serotonin levels are not a factor and the condition is more likely to be linked to stressful life events
Juice from the Alchornea cordifolia plant, or Christmas Bush, has been used as a 'blood tonic' in Africa for generations
‘Good evidence’ medicines such as atomoxetine and guanfacine boost thinking and reduce apathy, say Imperial College researchers
His chance discovery that injections of synthetic proteins helped suppress the symptoms of MS led to the development of Copaxone
In 2022, 865,000 people on average were given clinical advice by pharmacists per week, an increase by 44 per cent in two years
Pharmacy chain says boxes are 'not always the most appropriate option', following new guidance from the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
The breakthrough would see ‘electronic pills’ implanted in tissues or organs with medicine doses given at regular intervals or when needed
Stanford scientists hope the bot can be used to target precise locations as opposed to traditional methods of injecting or swallowing drugs
Experts identify new subset of breast cancer patients who would benefit from treatment with Enhertu
Immunotherapy treatment Keytruda, also known as pembrolizumab, could extend the life of 100 women a year by around seven months
Researchers found that an infusion of lidocaine combined with other treatments helped to ‘break the cycle of pain’
Government issues new protocols that will enable pharmacists to provide alternatives for four types of hormone treatment
Dr Michael Webberley, a retired gastroenterologist, provided puberty blockers and hormones via an online gender clinic he ran with his wife
New research suggests anti-inflammatory drugs used to relieve short-term pain could increase the chances of developing chronic pain
The Royal College of Psychiatrists said it was seeing 'record' referrals and there were not enough psychiatrists for the workload