‘P’ medicine

TAMSULOSIN AS A ‘P’ MEDICINE FOR BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA

by S. Mann
Mann S. Tamsulosin as a ‘P’ medicine for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. SelfCare 2010;1(1):44-49

The reclassification of tamsulosin hydrochloride 0.4mg (Flomax Relief®) in the UK from prescription only medicine (POM) status to ‘P’ medicine (for sale under the supervision of a pharmacist) was announced in November 2009…

SYSTEMIC ANTIBIOTICS FOR SELF MEDICATION: THE END OF THE LINE?

by S Mann
Mann S. Systemic antibiotics for self medication: The end of the line? SelfCare 2010;1(2):70-76

The recent withdrawal in the United Kingdom (UK) of applications to reclassify two separate systemic antibiotics for uncomplicated cystitis in women as ‘P’ medicines (pharmacy only sale), marks the probable end of a 15 year discussion…