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With the NHS facing unprecedented demand, more and more people are turning to their local pharmacy. Upper gastrointestinal symptoms are a common reason for seeking help and advice.
18 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article
By Professor Paul Rutter, University of Portsmouth
17 Jan 2023 , 5 Min Module
The UK is currently experiencing exceptional numbers of Strep A and scarlet fever cases. In addition, relatively high rates of invasive Group A Streptococcus (iGAS) infection continue to be reported. Here’s what you need to know.
17 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article
As the NHS Community Pharmacy Contraception Service prepares for national rollout in England, what lessons have been learnt from the pilot and what’s coming next?
16 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article
Dermatophytoses are superficial fungal infections of the skin, hair and nails.
15 Jan 2023 , 10 Min Article
A recent study, commissioned by the Global Respiratory Infection Partnership (GRIP) and Reckitt, highlights antibiotics’ continuing overuse for sore throats and other upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs). Pharmacists are key in addressing the problem, says Mark Greener
15 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article
Drawing on the June 2022 NICE guidance, Gout: Diagnosis and Management (NG219), this module provides a clinical update on the causes of gout and identifies those who are at higher risk of developing the condition.
13 Jan 2023 , 20 Min Module
Bowel health issues are a cause of embarrassment for many customers, but pharmacy teams can be there to provide reassurance and advice.
12 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article
Many women across the UK suffer from polycystic ovary syndrome, yet not enough is known about the condition.
11 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article
Consumers are getting smarter when it comes to spending their money in more environmentally friendly ways, pushing pharmacy to up its game in the sustainable products stakes.
Pharmacy teams are often approached by patients suffering from skin complaints such as acne. Being aware of the various myths surrounding this common skin condition will enable appropriate self-care advice to be offered, as well as effective OTC treatment recommendations.
10 Jan 2023 , 15 Min Module
When it comes to antidepressants and type 2 diabetes, polypharmacy does not necessarily undermine adherence. As with so much in medicine and prescribing, the devil is in the detail says Mark Greener
23 Dec 2022 , 1 Min Article
How often do community pharmacists ask patients if they experience swallowing difficulties? Despite being common and potentially serious, dysphagia remains under-diagnosed and under-treated.
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)
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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
