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This module will provide you with information on obesity and how we can support customers who wish to start a weight loss journey, taking into account dietary and lifestyle advice. It will also provide you with an overview of licenced pharmacological treatment options and things to consider when launching a weight management service.
19 Dec 2024 , 21 Min Module
The public is split over whether weight-loss injections should be offered on the NHS, with 37 per cent for and 32 per cent opposed.
26 Nov 2024 , 1 Min Article
Over 200 clinicians are calling for an urgent review of obesity treatment services in England in response to an “unprecedented public demand” for new pharmaceutical therapies.
17 Oct 2024 , 3 Min Article
NICE consults on proposals to roll out GLP-1 receptor agonist to critical target groups
08 Oct 2024 , 1 Min Article
Semaglutide can produce weight loss and reduce waist size for at least four years, says new research.
06 Jun 2024 , 2 Min Article
The Pharmacist's Defence Association says it cannot support new guidance for the online prescribing of GLP-1 receptor antagonists from Digital Clinical Excellence, because it conflicts with an expert report from the GPhC.
07 May 2024 , 2 Min Article
We are all familiar with the sayings “trust your gut” and “follow your gut” but what is this intuitive value we have placed here? Training Matters explores why the gut has become known as the epicentre of health and how to maintain it.
25 Mar 2024 , 1 Min Article
Nutrition, medicines and myths: evolution of pharmacy practice.
08 Dec 2023 , 10 Min Module
Does the repurposing of incretin-based therapies as anti-obesity agents warrant all the hype? And can the NHS deliver such medications equitably, safely and sustainably, given the recent problems with shortages as demand soars?
04 Oct 2023 , 1 Min Article
Helping overweight and obese customers to lose weight can change and save lives. Here's how pharmacy can help individuals make small lifestyle changes that are safe and sustainable
13 Sep 2023 , 1 Min Article
In the first of a two-part feature, practice pharmacist Samantha Cudby and consultant dietitian Anne Holdoway look at the effects of malnutrition on key patient groups
25 Apr 2023 , 1 Min Article
Obesity does not happen overnight but develops gradually over time as a result of lifestyle choices such as eating large amounts of processed or fast food high in fat and sugar. So what can be done?
13 Feb 2023 , 1 Min Article
Discover how such such services in the pharmacy go beyond a customer simply taking a test.
14 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article
Plant-based diets are continuing to increase in popularity, but there are growing concerns that their mismanagement.
08 Jan 2021 , 4 Min Article
Obesity has been moving up the Government’s agenda in recent years, but the UK population is still piling on the pounds.
13 Oct 2020 , 4 Min Article
This module will provide you with information about how diet and physical activity can have an impact on your patients. It will provide you with advice and recommendations you can offer to improve their diet and levels of physical activity.
04 Jan 2018 , 15 Min Module
