We all know the misery of having a bad cough – and with the cough, we often cough up something nasty – known as sputum.
- But what is sputum?
- Where does sputum come from?
- Is sputum important?
Incredible facts about sputum
Azithromycin no longer best treatment for chlamydia
You can no longer buy azithromycin online for chlamydia infections from Dr Fox.
Guidelines about chlamydia treatment were updated September 2018.
A 7-day course of doxycycline is now the recommended first line antibiotic for chlamydia infections.
Doxycycline for chlamydia
- Have you recently tested positive for chlamydia?
- Do you need help and advice regarding treatment?
If so, read on – we can help!
Read in fullIncredible facts about urine!
Are you curious about your urine?
- Just exactly what is urine?
- Where does urine come from?
- What does our urine tell us about our general health?
New Year’s Resolutions 2019
What is a New Year’s Resolution?
At New Year on 1st January, we set ourselves personal goals for the coming year. Read on and be inspired!
What’s your New Year’s resolution? Listed below are some great ideas for a healthy New Year!
Good health – a new year, and a new you!
My biology teacher once said to my class at school:
YOU are representative of everything you have ever put into your mouth!
Everything you put in your mouth has consequences – whether it’s food, alcoholic drinks, cigarettes, or drugs/medicines. Read in full
Find that hangover cure!
So – it’s January 1st 2019! …And you’ve woken up feeling like you might be better off dead. Like most of the rest of the nation.
Read in fullIn fact, the only cure for a real hangover – is death!
William Faulkener, American Nobel Prize winning author
Getting the best out of drug treatments for erectile dysfunction
If you are reading this, you may have erectile dysfunction (ED) and be thinking about taking Viagra or one of the other similar drug treatments.
Perhaps you have already tried it?
Perhaps you didn’t get that great response you were expecting?
Read on and find out about some helpful tips about how best to use drug treatments for ED. Read in full
Concerns over pharmacy websites not registered with the Care Quality Commission
On Monday 6 August 2018 BBC Panorama aired an investigation into Online Doctors Uncovered which cited safety concerns over websites selling prescription drugs.
Professor Steve Field, chief inspector of general practice for the Care Quality Commission (CQC) [at the time of writing], has said:
You should look for the CQC logo because some of these websites, if they are not regulated by the CQC, can be very, very dangerous.
We know that these websites can present convenient ways for people to access advice, treatment and medication.
However some services may be putting patients at risk. We are particularly concerned that risks to patients may not always be appropriately assessed or managed when they buy medicines online.
As with conventional GP surgeries, these online companies and pharmacies are required to provide safe, high-quality and compassionate care and must adhere to exactly the same standards. They must not cut corners.
We will continue to work closely with the other regulatory bodies to share intelligence where we have concerns and take action where necessary. Providers and clinicians must be clear on their responsibilities to protect people who use their services.
Viagra Connect prices
Men can now buy Viagra Connect (a brand name for sildenafil 50mg tablets) from pharmacies without a prescription following a short medical assessment with a pharmacist.
What is the price?
Viagra Connect is priced around £4 per tablet, and is available in packs of 4 and 8 only.
Compare prices of 50mg sildenafil on prescription from Dr Fox below:
| Qty | Viagra Connect | 50mg sildenafil |
|---|---|---|
| Pack of 4 | £16.00 | £6.50 |
| Pack of 8 | £32.00 | £11.90 |