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Lower limbs deserve more care

Independents can prevent and manage foot and lower leg conditions that can significantly impact people’s health and quality of life.

09 Dec 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Treating tooth decay, defying gum disease

Independent pharmacists are ideally placed to help patients maintain good oral hygiene.

08 Sep 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Avoiding a digestive downer

We examine how independent pharmaciess can support patients to maintain good digestive health.

26 Aug 2025 , 1 Min Article

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New NICE guideline sets out shake-up in type 2 diabetes care

For those with type 2 diabetes and no significant comorbidity, or with heart failure, SGLT-2 inhibitors now a first choice treatment alongside metformin.

20 Aug 2025 , 1 Min Article

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First class first aid

Insect bites are common during the summer and most clear up on their own with self-care advice and over-the-counter products.

20 Aug 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Don’t get stressed about sleep

Independent pharmacists can provide tailored advice, accessible services and treatment recommendations to help patients battle insomnia.

13 Aug 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Seeking relief from headache and migraine

Independent pharmacists can offer sufferers valuable advice on prevention and management.

30 Jul 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Rising pollen levels, greater opportunities

Hay fever affects one in four people in the UK and the number of sufferers is rising each year. But independents are ideally placed to help patients.

21 May 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Dermatologically speaking…

Dermatology makes up a significant part of community pharmacists’ workload - about 38 per cent of patient requests are for advice on skin conditions.

21 May 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Travel, holidays and pilgrim health

Independent pharmacies can advise travellers on essential health considerations to ensure they are fully prepared for their trips abroad.

09 May 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy is anti-allergy

Research into allergy prevention is bringing hope to patients. But how is independent pharmacy’s role developing, asks Victoria Goldman?

30 Apr 2025 , 1 Min Article

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MHRA warns of risk of overuse of SABA in asthma

Warning of risk of severe asthma attacks and increased mortality associated with overuse of short-acting SABA in patients with asthma.

29 Apr 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Back Pain

Helping patients relieve back pain

21 Mar 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Women and Menopause

Supporting women going through menopause

21 Mar 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements

It’s not one size fits all

27 Feb 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Take a Deep Breath: Understanding respiratory illnesses

Take a deep breath – understanding respiratory illnesses

27 Feb 2025 , 1 Min Article

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