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NSAIDs

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Pain relief

NSAIDs continue to be a source of avoidable harm

Problematic NSAID prescribing costs NHS England an estimated £31m over 10 years, says a new study.

26 Jul 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Pain relief

10-minute clinic: pain relief

This handy 10-minute clinic is designed to act as a quick reference guide that will help you when advising customers suffering from different types of pain.

12 Jul 2020 , 2 Min Article

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Pain relief

NSAIDs linked to heart failure

Seven non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, including ibuprofen, increase the risk of heart failure, study finds

17 Oct 2016 , 1 Min Article

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Aspirin and NSAIDs protect against colorectal cancer

Long-term use of low-dose aspirin and non-aspirin NSAIDs seems to reduce colorectal cancer risk

27 Sep 2015 , 1 Min Article

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Musculoskeletal & joint diseases

Looking at gout

A pharmacy scenario looking at how to treat a case of gout.

02 Sep 2015 , 2 Min Article

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Topical analgesics

Alan Nathan discusses topical analgesics

29 Sep 2014 , 2 Min Article

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NSAIDs increase AF risk?

NSAIDs seem to increase the risk of atrial fibrillation.

23 Jun 2014 , 1 Min Article

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NSAIDs not linked to miscarriage

Israeli study finds taking NSAIDs during pregnancy does not increase the risk of miscarriages.

01 Mar 2014 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacists improve NSAID safety.

Dutch study suggests pharmacists' feedback to GPs improves non-selective NSAID prescribing.

01 Mar 2014 , 1 Min Article

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