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CPD module: Childhood diseases

Charles Gladwin reviews infectious diseases commonly associated with childhood.

10 Jun 2025

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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CPD module: Pharmacy First - the second year

We look at the resources and support for promoting Pharmacy First uptake in England in its second year.

16 Apr 2025

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Women and Menopause

Supporting women going through menopause

21 Mar 2025

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Back Pain

Helping patients relieve back pain

21 Mar 2025

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CPD module: Pneumonia

We give independent pharmacists a better understanding of pneumonia causes and treatment.

11 Mar 2025

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Women’s Intimate Health

Meeting women’s intimate health needs

27 Feb 2025

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Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements

It’s not one size fits all

27 Feb 2025

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Take a Deep Breath: Understanding respiratory illnesses

Take a deep breath – understanding respiratory illnesses

27 Feb 2025

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CPD module: multiple sclerosis

We give independent pharmacists a better understanding of the use of disease modifying treatments in multiple sclerosis.

26 Feb 2025

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Updated safety information issued for valproate

Review by two specialists not required for men taking valproate.

20 Feb 2025

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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

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