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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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Updated safety information issued for valproate

Review by two specialists not required for men taking valproate.

20 Feb 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Vitamins, minerals and supplements – it’s not one size fits all

With so many options, it can be challenging for patients to navigate the benefits and potential risks of vitamins, minerals and supplements.

19 Feb 2025 , 1 Min Article

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An independent senior health service

We examine how independent pharmacists can help seniors manage their medications, particularly in cases of polypharmacy.

21 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Digesting the opportunities

With an armoury of products, independents can offer instant digestive relief for patients.

15 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Caring for skin during winter

Independent pharmacies can help patients find accurate information which is not always easy in an age of misinformation.

08 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

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New eczema treatments, renewed hope

With a wider range of treatments, pharmacists can offer people with eczema more effective therapy than they can at present.

10 Dec 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Remedying winter ills

Independents can provide lots of advice and recommend a wide array of products to their patients during winter.

27 Nov 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Supporting women through the menopause

Many women feel unsupported during the menopause. There’s a strong need for high quality information, writes Victoria Goldman.

22 Oct 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Wake up to the stress of insomnia

Insomnia and associated stress take their toll on people and can be associated with more serious conditions.

31 Jul 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Top tips for summer eye care

The summer eye care category is an opportunity for pharmacy teams to offer products and advice.

23 Jul 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Supplement your income

We guide independent pharmacists through the current VMS trends so they can stock products customers are looking for.

17 Jul 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Holiday help pharmacy-style

Whether it’s sunburn, insect bites, stings or digestive problems, patients need plenty of guidance.

14 May 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Kicking foot and leg problems into touch

Kathy Oxtoby looks at the care and support pharmacies can provide people with common feet and leg conditions.

30 Apr 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Back away from pain

Back pain causes significant disability among the population and it is becoming more common.

17 Apr 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Looking after mother and baby

Not all mothers-to-be know what they can do to ensure they have a healthy pregnancy.

20 Mar 2024 , 1 Min Article

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