The Latest Breaking News from Antibiotics

Taking action to be evaluated for a penicillin allergy can impact your health, safety and wallet. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 10% of the U.S. population reports a penicillin allergy, but less than 1% is allergic after testing. Common penicillins include ampicillin, amoxicillin and Augmentin.

With so many viruses doing the rounds it can be a problem most parents encounter at some point

At least 19 children have died and scarlet fever cases are more than treble what they were in previous high season

Latest figures show a steep rise in cases of the bacteria since peaks seen in 2016.

Pharmacists granted powers to supply alternative penicillin

A major update has been issued regarding the supply of Strep A antibiotics in Scotland amid a surge in cases.

In today’s newsletter: Pharmacists had warned about a supply shortage before rising cases of the infection were reported – were they right?

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating the price of antibiotics after prices recently are said to have shot up

It comes as experts urged parents to take up the offer of a flu jab to protect their child from ‘co-infection’.

Long waits for ambulances and A&E continue PLUS Chinese Consulate update AND Byelection looms

Pharmacies have complained they are facing financial ruin amid claims that wholesalers have vastly inflated prices due to demand