The NHS has provided a comprehensive list of medications that can potentially prove harmful during periods of excess heat as temperatures across the UK continue to soar

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

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

The NHS has provided a comprehensive list of medications that can potentially prove harmful during periods of excess heat as temperatures across the UK continue to soar

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