Prescriber is the leading UK journal for healthcare professionals focussing on prescribing and medicines management. The journal features articles on all areas of therapeutics and prescribing policy and is fully peer reviewed. The content is relevant and of interest to all prescribers and prescribing policy makers including GPs, pharmacists, nurses and hospital specialists. Access to all content is free to healthcare professionals following registration.Sign up for e-alerts and print copies
Featured Articles
Prevention and treatment of venous thromboembolic disease
Awareness of the risk factors for venous thromboembolic (VTE) disease and timely administration of thromboprophylaxis can prevent many VTE events. This article examines these risk factors and the recommended strategies to prevent VTE, as well as discussing the diagnosis and treatment of an event that has already occurred.
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Awareness of the risk factors for venous thromboembolic (VTE) disease and timely administration of thromboprophylaxis can prevent many VTE events. This article examines these risk factors and the recommended strategies to prevent VTE, as well as discussing the diagnosis and treatment of an event that has already occurred.
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Assessment and management of heavy menstrual bleeding
NICE published a new guideline on the assessment and management of heavy menstrual bleeding (NG88) in March, in response to new developments in diagnosis and treatment. This article provides a brief summary of the guidance.
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Early diagnosis and management of systemic sclerosis
Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a rare but potentially life-threatening rheumatological condition with a wide range of signs and symptoms. This article describes the GP’s key role in the early diagnosis of SSc and discusses the current and emerging treatment options.
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