OTC

Asthma & COPD

The air that we breathe

Outdoor air pollution is on everyone's radar, but what about the risks of indoor air pollution?

14 Apr 2019 , 4 Min Article

Travel health

Travellers' checks

Whether pharmacy teams run a travel clinic or not, they are ideally placed to help customers prepare for a healthy holiday.

14 Apr 2019 , 5 Min Article

Question time on oral care

While awareness regarding the factors that can affect the health of teeth and gums has increased, there is still much to do to change habits.

11 Apr 2019 , 6 Min Article

Allergy

Blowing in the wind: Hayfever management

In most cases hayfever can be managed successfully in community pharmacy through self-management advice and by offering appropriate treatments.

09 Apr 2019 , 5 Min Article

Help the elderly to age well

How can pharmacy support people with dementia, arthritis or reduced mobility?

28 Mar 2019 , 5 Min Article

Pregnancy & baby care

Days of our lives

The first 1,000 days is a crucial time in a child's development. So what advice can pharmacy provide to give the best start?

26 Mar 2019 , 5 Min Article

Skin conditions

Scratching the surface

With the majority of people self-treating skin conditions, pharmacy teams are well placed to offer advice.

20 Mar 2019 , 4 Min Article

Sexual health

Sexual Health

STIs can cause embarrassment and unpleasant symptoms, but pharmacy staff can help with advice and support.

18 Mar 2019 , 15 Min Module

Foot & leg care

Footcare

This module focuses on footcare and considers the causes and symptoms of common problems.

27 Feb 2019 , 15 Min Module

Eyes & ears

Unblock the route to ear and sinus health

Its not just noses and throats that prompt customers to visit a pharmacy in the winter months. Ears and sinuses can be just as problematic.

01 Feb 2019 , 2 Min Article

Women's health

Barriers to breast screening

Breast screening may be uncomfortable but it can prevent deaths from breast cancer, pharmacy teams can provide information.

24 Jan 2019 , 5 Min Article

Nutrition & weight management

Weighty matters

Help customers shed a few pounds and achieve a healthy lifestyle

23 Jan 2019 , 4 Min Article

Healthy living

Nasal conditions

This module focuses on nasal conditions and considers their causes and symptoms, as well as tips that can ease them.

22 Jan 2019 , 15 Min Module

Pain relief

Banging, thumping, blinding

When is a headache more than just a headache? Find out how to tell, what to advise and when to refer.

21 Jan 2019 , 5 Min Article

Flu

Sore throat

This module is about sore throats, self care advice and OTC products that can help.

17 Dec 2018 , 15 Min Module