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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
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Nutrition, medicines and myths: evolution of pharmacy practice.
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04 Oct 2023 , 1 Min Article
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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
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.
03 Dec 2021 , 15 Min Module
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.
27 Oct 2020 , 4 Min Article
The Welsh Government has published a new strategy to help people manage their weight and pharmacy teams can help.
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