Article: NHS breakthrough for Virulite medics

TWO medics have made a major breakthrough after the NHS agreed to make their anti-cold sore device available on prescription.The Virulite Cold Sore Machine was developed by GP Dr Gordon Dougal, from Easington, County Durham, and Darlington eye surgeon Jim Haslam.It can be prescribed by family doctors in England and Wales from January.Launched in October 2001 as an effective alternative to anti- viral creams, Virulite has become an international hit.Thousands of the mobile-phonesized battery-powered devices have been sold.But the doctors have always hoped to have it approved by the NHS.Mr Haslam, who works in Darlington Memorial Hospital, said: "This is an amazing achievement for the ...

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