Melanoma is rare, but also the most dangerous form of skin cancer, with around 14,500 new cases diagnosed and 2600 deaths in the UK each year. Early detection is critical: overall, around 90 in every 100 patients with melanoma will still be alive five years after diagnosis. But for those diagnosed with advanced disease, only […]
28-day prescription lengths for people with long-term conditions should be reconsidered, say health research team
The widely adopted practice of issuing 28-day rather than longer duration prescriptions for people with long-term conditions lacks a robust evidence base and should be reconsidered, according to new studies published in Applied Health Economics and Health Policy and the British Journal of General Practice today. The research shows that considerable savings could be made […]