Changelog

2 Apr 2026

FindMeds is now a progressive web app with a 3-tier caching strategy (static assets, API responses, pages). An offline fallback page loads when connectivity is lost, and a connectivity banner alerts you in real time.

2 Apr 2026

Zero-result searches now offer intelligent spelling corrections powered by trigram fuzzy matching and Levenshtein distance. Type "paracetemol" and see "Did you mean: paracetamol?" instantly.

2 Apr 2026

Save your go-to pharmacies with a single tap. Favourites are stored locally in your browser and appear highlighted in pharmacy search results for quick access.

2 Apr 2026

Popular search suggestions on the homepage are now driven by real search analytics data, showing what other users are looking up right now.

2 Apr 2026

Medicine detail pages now stream data-heavy sections progressively using React Suspense boundaries with skeleton placeholders, so the page becomes interactive faster while heavy content loads in the background.

2 Apr 2026

Visual toast notifications confirm bookmarks, medicine cabinet additions, and share actions. Collapsed section states persist across visits, positive safety signals display when no alerts exist, and error states now include retry buttons.

1 Apr 2026

All contact form submissions are now persisted to the database first, with email delivery as a secondary step. Messages are never lost even if the email service is temporarily unavailable.

21 Mar 2026

Resolved Google Search Console validation errors on Drug structured data by fixing nested schema types and adding fallback images for merchant listing eligibility.

20 Mar 2026

Search suggestions now follow the W3C ARIA combobox pattern with full keyboard navigation. Medicine page sections implement the W3C accordion pattern. Classification breadcrumbs scroll horizontally on small screens.

20 Mar 2026

Faster font loading with display swap, optimized OpenGraph image generation, lazy-loaded prescribing statistics, consistent card heights, and snappier CSS animations across the site.

19 Mar 2026

A formal accessibility statement documenting our WCAG 2.2 Level AA conformance, with the official W3C badge displayed in the site footer and linked from navigation.

18 Mar 2026

Sweeping fixes across 22+ files: improved colour contrast ratios, minimum font sizes, ARIA semantics, focus traps, keyboard navigation, touch targets, form labels, decorative icon hiding, live region announcements, and system preference support for dark mode and reduced motion.

16 Mar 2026

Production infrastructure hardened with automated health checks, memory monitoring, and self-recovery to keep the site available around the clock.

10 Mar 2026

A formal OWL 2 ontology describing every dataset and relationship in findmeds.uk, paired with an interactive visual explorer featuring force-directed graphs and hierarchical views.

10 Mar 2026

Prescribing data from the NHSBSA Primary Care Analytics dataset, showing national prescribing trends over 12 months and spending breakdowns across all 42 Integrated Care Boards.

9 Mar 2026

Medicine pages now display a compact safety notice banner counting active alerts: controlled drug status, shortage warnings, pharmacogenomics, and pregnancy safety, all colour-coded by severity.

9 Mar 2026

Comprehensive accessibility audit and fixes across every page. Increased font sizes for readability, minimum 44px touch targets, data source attribution on all sections, and ARIA improvements throughout.

6 Mar 2026

The site footer now links to health information in 26 languages from NHS inform Scotland, plus 4 accessibility formats: British Sign Language, audio, easy read, and large print.

5 Mar 2026

Each medicine now shows its NHS Drug Tariff reimbursement price, WHO Defined Daily Dose, legal category (POM/P/GSL), and product flags such as sugar-free or gluten-free.

5 Mar 2026

Two new browse pages: explore medicines by dose form (oral solids, injectables, topicals) and by primary care medication group (36 clinical clusters such as statins and ACE inhibitors).

4 Mar 2026

Browse the full British National Formulary structure: all 19 chapters with sections, paragraphs, and the medicines within each classification level.

1 Mar 2026

Medicine pages now link directly to the relevant BNF drug monograph and list applicable NICE clinical guidance with titles and reference numbers.

1 Mar 2026

A comprehensive Playwright test suite covering 66 tests across Mobile Chrome, Mobile Safari, and Tablet. Includes accessibility compliance checks, user journey validation, and WCAG touch target audits.

28 Feb 2026

A guided tool to help identify unknown tablets and capsules by filtering on shape, colour, markings, and form. Includes clear safety disclaimers and links to professional resources.

28 Feb 2026

Explore medicines organised by pharmacological drug class from the ClassyFire taxonomy. Each class page shows all medicines in that category with links to their detail pages.

27 Feb 2026

Medicine shortage warnings now include a timeline showing how the shortage developed over time, with severity escalation indicators and expected resolution dates.

24 Feb 2026

An interactive colour-coded map of England showing NHS prescribing spend by Integrated Care Board, with regional breakdowns and national totals.

24 Feb 2026

Browse all pharmaceutical manufacturers in the NHS dm+d dataset. Each manufacturer page lists every branded product they supply with availability status.

24 Feb 2026

Compare up to 3 medicines side by side with colour-coded columns and difference highlighting across classification, ingredients, and regulatory status.

22 Feb 2026

Report data issues, suggest improvements, or get in touch via a built-in contact form protected against spam with Cloudflare Turnstile.

20 Feb 2026

Search queries, filters, and sort orders are now synced to the URL so you can share search results with others. Scroll position is restored when returning from medicine detail pages.

19 Feb 2026

Full-screen slide-in navigation drawer for mobile devices with all site sections accessible from a two-column grid, staggered entrance animations, and theme switching.

18 Feb 2026

New homepage with a tabbed search panel, live statistics from the database, FAQ section with structured data, and a data sources showcase for transparency.

18 Feb 2026

A floating accessibility widget offering 18+ customisation options: font size adjustments, high contrast mode, dyslexia-friendly font, reduced motion, and quick profiles.

18 Feb 2026

Check for drug-drug and food interactions between 2–10 medicines. Results are classified as major, moderate, or minor severity with clinical descriptions sourced from DrugBank.

1 Feb 2026

Completely redesigned medicine detail pages with a floating table of contents, command palette (Ctrl+K), keyboard navigation, collapsible sections, and a reading progress indicator.

27 Jan 2026

A comprehensive pharmacology section for each medicine covering mechanism of action, pharmacodynamics, ADME properties, drug targets, metabolising enzymes, transporters, and scientific references.

26 Jan 2026

Medicines enriched with data from Wikidata, including Wikipedia article links, molecular structure images, drug classes, and cross-references to ChEBI, PubChem, MeSH, and more.

25 Jan 2026

Every generic medicine now lists its branded equivalents (Actual Medicinal Products) from the NHS Dictionary of Medicines and Devices, with supplier names and availability status.

24 Jan 2026

Integration with DrugBank Open Data brings CAS registry numbers, UNII codes, and InChIKey identifiers to each medicine, connecting the database to global chemistry resources.

23 Jan 2026

Medicines subject to the Misuse of Drugs Act now display their UK controlled drug schedule (1–5), legal restrictions, and clinical context with example medicines.

22 Jan 2026

Patient Information Leaflets, Summaries of Product Characteristics, and Public Assessment Reports from the MHRA are now linked directly on each medicine page.

19 Jan 2026

Find pharmacies near any UK postcode, with distance in miles, opening status, and links to pharmacy websites. Searchable radius up to 30 miles.

17 Jan 2026

Save medicines for later with bookmarks and quickly return to previous searches with automatic search history. All data stays in your browser and nothing is sent to a server.

16 Jan 2026

Comprehensive search engine optimisation with dynamic XML sitemaps, JSON-LD structured data for every medicine, and auto-generated OpenGraph and Twitter card images.

15 Jan 2026

Every medicine now displays its British National Formulary classification, controlled drug schedule, and prescription status as colour-coded badges for quick identification.