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OTC

The problem with pollen

We sumÂ up the latest product news and guidance in the hay fever category

02 May 2016 , 3 Min Article

Allergy

Community pharmacy and the hayfever season

Simplify the allergy fixture to make it easier for hayfever sufferers to find what they need

29 Apr 2016 , 4 Min Article

Pain relief

Children's health headliners

WeÂ review the children's health category

19 Apr 2016 , 3 Min Article

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Incontinence

Giving skincare a makeover

We reviewÂ the medicated skincare category

17 Mar 2016 , 3 Min Article

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Pain relief

OTC treatment of haemorrhoids

Alan Nathan summarises the contents and mode of action, and use of OTC haemorrhoid preparations

09 Mar 2016 , 900 Min Module

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Musculoskeletal & joint diseases

Taking a pain check

We roundÂ up of the latest news in the topical analgesics and joint care category

08 Mar 2016 , 3 Min Article

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Eyes & ears

Hear and now

With record numbers of people being diagnosed with hearing loss, pharmacists are in an ideal position to help and advise.

07 Mar 2016 , 4 Min Article

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Women's health

Action on taboos

How can pharmacy teams help tackle the taboos surrounding some women's intimate health issues?

23 Feb 2016 , 3 Min Article

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Pregnancy & baby care

What to expect when expecting

Pregnancy is the ideal time for pharmacy teams to develop a long-term relationship with parents.

19 Feb 2016 , 4 Min Article

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Smoking cessation

Smoke alarm

Fewer people are using local stop smoking services. We considerÂ how pharmacy teams might counter the effects of this dangerous trend

17 Feb 2016 , 3 Min Article

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Child & teen health

OTC treatment of colic and infant pain

Colic is a distressing condition for babies and parents alike, although the causes remain unknown. Alan Nathan explains how OTC medicines can be used to ease symptoms

11 Feb 2016 , 900 Min Module

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Screening & diagnostics

Sense checks

We shedÂ some light on the health checks and diagnostics market

26 Jan 2016 , 3 Min Article

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Musculoskeletal & joint diseases

Muscle and joint pain

This Professional Assistant: Learn and Advise module focuses on muscle and joint pain

25 Jan 2016 , 900 Min Module

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Pain relief

Targeting the pain relief market

We roundÂ up the latest news from the OTC pain relief market

21 Jan 2016 , 3 Min Article

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Gastrointestinal

OTC Medicines Checklist: Managing Constipation, part 1

Alan Nathan considers bulk-forming and osmotic laxatives. See part 2 for stimulant laxatives and a faecal softener

15 Jan 2016 , 900 Min Module

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Infections & antimicrobial stewardship

OTC Medicines Checklist: Minor Eye Infections

Alan Nathan summarises the key points to consider when managing minor eye infections

15 Jan 2016 , 900 Min Module