A wide range of posts and reviews on prescription-only medicines and over the counter products.
Patients may seek atorvastatin alternative drugs for various reasons. Some may find treatment with atorvastatin not suitable due to possible side effects. Recently atorvastatin has been in and out of stock which spiked the interest in alternative drugs for the…
In recent weeks, atorvastatin, a common drug prescribed in the UK for the treatment of high cholesterol has been out of stock. The atorvastatin shortage has caused a bit of turmoil, putting extra pressure on pharmacies and GP surgeries to…
Accrete D3 (Accrete D3 One a Day 1000 mg / 880 IU Chewable Tablets) has been out of stock for a couple of months now. Accrete D3 One a Day is one of the most commonly prescribed calcium/vitamin D3 supplements…
Amlodipine is one of the most commonly prescribed drugs in the UK and the most prescribed high blood pressure medication. When patients are diagnosed with high blood pressure and medication is recommended amlodipine may be the first choice, but not…
Gaviscon is probably the most known brand of antacids medicines in the UK. There are however several alternative products and drugs, some of them cheaper and others more effective. Today I will review 15 Gaviscon alternatives which are available over the…
Numbing creams (local anaesthetic creams) such as Emla are licensed for topical anaesthesia before needle children’s immunisations insertions for example before an injection, commonly used before, or to numb the area before superficial skin procedures. Numbing creams became a popular choice for off-license use…
Nitrofurantoin and Trimethoprim are two common antibiotics used for the treatment of urinary tract infections (UTIs). Nitrofurantoin vs Trimethoprim compares and contrasts key facts about both antibiotics in relation to UTI treatment.
Without a doubt, Imodium is the most popular brand used as a diarrhoea relief medication. Today’s post focuses on Imodium alternatives, drugs used in the treatment of diarrhoea.
Without Utrogestan, progesterone containing HRT is going through a supply crisis. Utrogestan was short in supply in 2022, however recent shortage (January/February) is more predominant with UK pharmacies not being able to obtain any Utrogestan. What is the latest on…
Calpol is probably the most well-known brand of paracetamol in liquid form for infants, toddlers and children. Calpol range of paracetamol liquid includes Calpol Infant and Calpol 6+. Recently pharmacies in the UK he been having difficulties in obtaining Calpol…
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