Many of us rely on over-the-counter painkillers for everyday aches and illnesses. In the UK, paracetamol is one of the most commonly used forms of pain relief often taken for headaches, back pain and colds among other issues. But as is the case with any type of medication, taking paracetamol does come with certain risks. … Read more
Prescriptions for a range of ‘over the counter’ remedies are no longer available on the NHS after a crackdown in recent years on unnecessary spending by the service on common ailments. Cough syrup, paracetamol, eye drops and sun creams are among the products no longer being routinely prescribed by the NHS. The proposals to rein … Read more
It’s a common irritation. You open up a new packet of paracetamol or ibuprofen and it happens every time – the leaflet is wrapped around the tablets. But it turns out that this is no coincidence – and there is a sneaky way to avoid it. Steve Brownett-Gale, who is an expert at pharmaceutical packaging … Read more
