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In older adults living with chronic pain, it is important to get the balance right between ensuring adequate pain relief while avoiding medication overuse and reducing polypharmacy, says Lars-Åke Söderlund, vice president of the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP)
23 Dec 2022 , 1 Min Article
Nutritional supplements remain big business, their lure still highly attractive to consumers who want to boost their wellbeing but struggle to achieve an optimum healthy diet.
20 Dec 2022 , 1 Min Article
The cannabidiol market in the UK is growing rapidly but it is important pharmacy customers are directed to brands with a good reputation and published quality assurance data.
18 Dec 2022 , 1 Min Article
This module provides a summary of important clinical developments in 2022 relevant to community pharmacy practice.
08 Dec 2022 , 20 Min Module
It is no secret that men are reluctant to talk about their health – but pharmacy teams can do a lot to change this ingrained attitude.
14 Nov 2022 , 1 Min Article
Helping smokers quit is second nature to all pharmacy teams, even if it isn’t a commissioned service – so staying abreast of developments is essential.
12 Nov 2022 , 1 Min Article
This module will refresh your knowledge of the Discharge Medicines Service (DMS) in England by providing a short overview of its three stages.
11 Nov 2022 , 20 Min Module
The evidence for the efficacy of aromatics in the treatment of upper respiratory tract infections is extensive, according to a recent review. Mark Greener reports.
11 Nov 2022 , 1 Min Article
Studies presented during the recent European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) Congress 2022 offer fresh insights into the sometimes devastating impact of atopic dermatitis on sufferers.
This module aims to update pharmacy teams on recent changes and developments in UK public health policy relevant to community pharmacy practice.
12 Oct 2022 , 20 Min Module
This CPD module aims to update your knowledge regarding the latest thinking on Covid-19 and flu, enabling you to answer questions from customers and patients.
20 Sep 2022 , 20 Min Module
This module aims to update your practice when talking to older people and their families about practical ways to avoid falls.
15 Aug 2022 , 20 Min Module
A recent UK study found that over half of people aged 40-69 years had hypertension. Pharmacists’ dispensary shelves are full of antihypertensives – so why aren’t more of the patients who need them getting them?
15 Aug 2022 , 1 Min Article
Last year pharmacies in England embarked on hypertension case-finding for their patients.1 Take-up of the NHS Community Pharmacy Blood Pressure Check Service has been rapid.
This module supports pharmacists when consulting with patients who have been prescribed osteoporosis medications for the first time.
13 Jul 2022 , 20 Min Module
When most people experience GI problems their gut reaction is to reach for an OTC medicine.
13 Jul 2022 , 8 Min Article
