Health and Food Supplements Information Service
We work with a network of independent experts in the fields of medicine, science and nutrition.
We work with a panel of experts to help communicate the benefits of self care so that people feel empowered to manage their health when dealing with self-treatable conditions.
For media enquiries about self care and over-the-counter medicines or medical devices, please contact Polly Newton, Media and Communications Manager, on media@pagb.co.uk or 07706 001500.
For expert comment on issues related to vitamins, minerals and other food supplements, please contact the Health and Food Supplements Information Service (HSIS) on 020 3600 0228 / 07867 513361.
PAGB responds to research which has suggested that long-term use of Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPI) for the treatment of severe heartburn conditions may cause blood vessel cells to age faster, which could lead to the risk of heart disease, kidney disease and dementia.
Responding to comments about codeine made on BBC Radio Jersey in a series exploring the island’s relationship with drugs, PAGB Chief Executive, John Smith, said:
“Over-the-counter (OTC) products containing codeine are safe and effective, if used in accordance with the instructions on the pack and patient information leaflet inside....
New research, published online by JAMA Neurology, has suggested that anticholinergic medication use may be linked to cognitive impairment and an increased risk of dementia in older adults.
New research, published online by JAMA Neurology, has suggested that anticholinergic medication use may be linked to cognitive impairment and an increased risk of dementia in older adults.
PAGB responds to research, published online by JAMA Neurology, which has suggested that Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPI) may be associated with increased risk of dementia.
PAGB responds to research, published in the International Journal of Epidemiology, which has suggested that using paracetamol during pregnancy and early infancy may be associated with asthma in infants.
PAGB responds to new published research, carried out by the University of Edinburgh’s Medical Research Council and The Wellcome Trust, which has reported that using painkillers during pregnancy may reduce the fertility of any female offspring.