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Moderna’s updated COVID-19 mRNA vaccine approved by MHRA
The updated vaccine will be available to eligible groups as part of the 2026/27 NHS vaccination programme
NICE recommends axunio’s Axhidrox cream for adults with severe hyperhydrosis
Excessive sweating affects 1-5% of the population and can have a substantial impact on quality of life
Eli Lilly’s Foundayo authorised by UK MHRA for weight loss and type 2 diabetes
The UK is the first country in Europe to authorise the oral medication
Number of women in England receiving HRT on the NHS more than doubles
A record two million women were prescribed hormone replacement therapy in 2025/26 compared to 0.8 million in 2020/21
Cases of skin cancer set to reach 263,000 in 2035 according to new report
The report forecasts a rise in cases in the US, the UK, Canada, Australia and Europe
Durbin PLC becomes Uniphar, bolstering medicine access amidst growing healthcare demands
Against the backdrop of widespread medicine shortages, Durbin PLC’s rebrand to Uniphar and integration into Uniphar | Global Sourcing represents a strategic move to address industry-wide challenges, expanding its sourcing...
MHRA authorises Biogen’s higher-dose Spinraza for SMA treatment
SMA is a rare genetic neuromuscular condition affecting around 1,600 people in the UK
UK clinical trial regs are changing — here’s what’s happening
Discover the transformative updates to UK clinical trial regulations, effective from April 2026, and learn how they aim to enhance transparency, participant safety, and trial efficiency.
MHRA approves Leqselvi for severe alopecia areata
Around 30% of patients saw 80% more scalp hair after 24 weeks of treatment
Incyte Biosciences UK announces NICE approval for Opzelura for vitiligo
This is the first approved treatment option in the UK for patients with non-segmental vitiligo
Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy higher dose injection approved by UK MHRA for obesity
Obesity affects approximately 15 million people in the UK
GSK’s Nucala approved by MHRA for uncontrolled COPD
Symptoms of COPD include breathlessness, persistent cough and frequent chest infections