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No pain, plenty to gain

Managing chronic pain is complex but analgesics are not the first line treatment option.

17 Feb 2023

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Managing cold weather flare-ups

We look at the advice and support pharmacists can offer patients to help them manage their condition during winter.

01 Dec 2022

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Have you got a gut feeling?

Some gastrointestinal symptoms can be managed with lifestyle and dietary measures or OTC medicines.

01 Dec 2022

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Warding off winter illness

Pharmacists offering flu and Covid booster jabs this winter can expect massive demand for their services.

08 Nov 2022

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Shouting about oral hygiene

Gum disease, also known as gingivitis, affects up to nine out of 10 people to some extent.

08 Nov 2022

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Coughing up the solutions

A cough is a common respiratory symptom and can be caused by different diseases and environmental factors.

13 Oct 2022

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Vaping or more traditional approaches?

E-cigarettes have been around for some time but a debate rages on whether they are an acceptable smoking cessation aid.

13 Oct 2022

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Listen up and look ahead

With many NHS non-essential health services paused, there is an opportunity for pharmacists to step into the market.

13 Oct 2022

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Using data and technology to transform health

A digital revolution is under way to integrate of all parts of the health and social care systems.

07 Oct 2022

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Best laid first aid plans

As well as complying with first aid requirements, the pharmacy team also needs to be able to deliver it.

07 Oct 2022

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Providing A grade support

Pharmacists can advise on a back-to-school health checklist to support parents and children.

07 Oct 2022

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Knocking pain on the head

We look at different types of headache, ways to manage them and the red flags that signal the need for referral.

05 Jul 2022

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Women's health - reducing the risk of fragility fractures

There are lifestyle choices women can make to slow the loss of bone mass and reduce the risk.

05 Jul 2022

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It doesn’t have to be backs to the wall

Back pain can be debilitating for sufferers but only a minority actually seek help.

05 Jul 2022

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Children’s health is weighing heavy

Overweight and obese kids are at risk of a lifetime of ill-health and an early death.

05 May 2022

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It’s all down to gluten

We examine how pharmacies can support patients with coeliac disease.

05 May 2022

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