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…
9 Accrete D3 alternatives you must know
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…
8 Amlodipine Alternative Drugs For Blood Pressure
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…
15 Best Gaviscon Alternatives For You
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…
Best Numbing Cream For Injections
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 vs Trimethoprim for UTI treatment
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.
Best Imodium Alternatives You Must Know
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.
Utrogestan alternative HRT – can you get them?
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…
Best Calpol alternatives for children and toddlers
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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Is Day and Night Nurse DISCONTINUED? [Answered]
Day and Night Nurse is popular over the counter medication used for the management of cold and flu symptoms. In the last couple of months both Day and Night Nurse have been out of stock. European Medication Agency (EMA) recommended…