Could new pill to reduce alcohol dependence be coming to Wales?
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice) has recommended the use of a pill, which helps reduce alcohol consumption of those who are alcohol dependent
Full report: New pill to cut alcohol dependency
Thousands of people across Wales who are dependent on drinking alcohol could benefit from a new medicine that's set to be approved for use next month. Nalmefene or Sellincro is designed for men who drink the equivalent of more than three pints of strong lager a day or woman who daily have more than a couple of glasses of wine along with psychosocial support. Rob Osborne reports.
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