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OTC acne treatment

This article discusses the various types of topical acne treatment and their effectiveness

17 May 2016

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Wound care and minor injuries

Dressings are continually evolving both to improve wound healing and to reduce pain and discomfort during the process. Charles Gladwin looks at some of the factors to consider around dressings and plasters for minor injuries

09 May 2016

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Pet health: treating fleas and ticks

Charles Gladwin considers the lifecycle of fleas and ticks, their prevalence, the sorts of problems they cause for pets (and humans), and approaches to dealing with infestations

14 Apr 2016

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Treating dandruff and seborrhoea of the scalp

Alan Nathan considers OTC treatment of these common scalp conditions

14 Apr 2016

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Dispensing errors: reducing the risks

Gary Choo, Numark's head of information services, explains how to minimize risks associated with dispensing errors

09 Mar 2016

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The National Living Wage - what you need to know

Pharmacy law practitioner Richard Hough explains what the new requirements of the National Living Wage will mean for pharmacy businesses

09 Mar 2016

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OTC treatment of haemorrhoids

Alan Nathan summarises the contents and mode of action, and use of OTC haemorrhoid preparations

09 Mar 2016

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OTC treatment of colic and infant pain

Colic is a distressing condition for babies and parents alike, although the causes remain unknown. Alan Nathan explains how OTC medicines can be used to ease symptoms

11 Feb 2016

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OTC Medicines Checklist: Minor Eye Infections

Alan Nathan summarises the key points to consider when managing minor eye infections

15 Jan 2016

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OTC Medicines Checklist: Managing Constipation, part 1

Alan Nathan considers bulk-forming and osmotic laxatives. See part 2 for stimulant laxatives and a faecal softener

15 Jan 2016

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OTC Medicines Checklist: Managing Constipation, part 2

Alan Nathan considers the use of stimulant laxatives and a faecal softener. See part 1 for bulk-forming and osmotic laxatives

12 Jan 2016

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OTC Medicines Checklist: Head Lice Treatments

Alan Nathan considers the pros and cons of neurotoxic and physical insecticides, and wet combing

12 Jan 2016

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Understanding the law around drugs and driving

Pharmacy law practitioner Richard Hough explains the implications of legislation around drugs and driving

12 Jan 2016

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Understanding auto-enrolment

Richard Hough explains the implications of auto-enrolment for a pharmacy business

11 Jan 2016

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Understanding the Data Protection Act

Pharmacy Law practitioner Richard Hough explains how to avoid common pitfalls of the Data Protection Act

11 Jan 2016

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Common eye conditions

This CPD module provides pharmacists with information on some common eye conditions encountered in the pharmacy.

10 Jul 2015

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