The UK is in the middle of a scorching 35C heatwave with experts predicting the record-shattering spell of sunshine to last for a few days, but what does this mean for your medication?

Sunday could be the warmest May day on record, forecasters have said

The UK Health Security Agency has activated a six-day heat health alert for southern, eastern and central areas of England from Friday until next Wednesday.

Met Office weather forecasters expect record-breaking 33C temperatures over the Bank Holiday weekend as an official heatwave is set to be declared in four parts of the UK

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Highs of 33C are forecast over the weekend

Health bosses are bracing for a rise in hospitalisations and increased pressure on the NHS as an early spring heatwave descends on the UK - temperatures are set to break seasonal…

The UK is in the middle of a scorching 35C heatwave with experts predicting the record-shattering spell of sunshine to last for a few days, but what does this mean for your…

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Highs of 35C are forecast on Monday and Tuesday

Much of the country can expect scorching weather over and beyond the bank holiday weekend

Much of the country can expect scorching weather over and beyond the bank holiday weekend

People on certain medications may need to take precautions and watch out for side effects in the heat

The Met Office and the British Red Cross said everyone shown 'know the signs'

The UK is currently experiencing a heatwave, with high temperatures over the weekend and the hot weather is expected to continue this week - better keep those fans on then...In…

People taking common everyday medications including antidepressants, must store them properly during a heatwave to prevent them from losing their effectiveness

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has shared guidance on how extreme heat such as that the UK is currently experiencing can affect your medication

Parts of the UK are to see record-breaking temperatures of up to 40C, with the The Met Office issuing a rare red weather warning for Wednesday and Thursday in the face of extreme…