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CPD module: Smoking cessation

How can community pharmacists help people to quit smoking?

17 Jan 2019 , 900 Min Module

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Pharmacy's female mental health role

Mental health problems among women are on the rise but how can pharmacists help?

15 Jan 2019 , 3 Min Article

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From dispensing to diagnosis

Many people may still be unaware they can get health checks and diagnostic services in pharmacies.

07 Jan 2019 , 3 Min Article

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CPD Module: Digestive disorders

Charles Gladwin examines common pathogens involved in gastroenteritis and food poisoning.

14 Dec 2018 , 900 Min Module

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Menopause for thought

Around one in 100 women experience the menopause before the age of 40. Alan Nathan answers some common questions.

14 Nov 2018 , 3 Min Article

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Winter goes skin-deep

Pharmacy staff should be adept at handling all skin-related queries when the cold winter months bite. Kathy Oxtoby explains.

13 Nov 2018 , 3 Min Article

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CPD MODULE: DECREASING DIABETES RISKS

Charles Gladwin reviews recent developments around limiting the risks of diabetes particularly through diet and blood glucose monitoring.

18 Oct 2018 , 900 Min Module

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Prescribing

No antibiotics for acute cough

Honey and over-the-counter guaifenesin or dextromethorphan have some remedies should be a patient’s first evidence of benefit for the relief of cough choice to treat a cough, not antibiotics.

08 Sep 2018 , 1 Min Article

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Child & teen health

Obesity blamed for rise in type 2 diabetes in children

The number of children and young people being treated for type 2 diabetes, has risen by around 40%.

08 Sep 2018 , 1 Min Article

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Sourcing Specials

Victoria Goldman explores what you should expect from your specials supplier. 

14 Aug 2018 , 2 Min Article

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Marketing

Planning your exit strategy

When considering selling your pharmacy, it is imperative to stand back and consider a few key points, says Tony Evans, Head of Pharmacy at Christie & Co.

17 Jul 2018 , 2 Min Article

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Women's health

All woman

Scott Banks details a few key websites around puberty, pregnancy and menopause.

17 Jul 2018 , 1 Min Article

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Eyes & ears

All ears

Patients often present in the pharmacy with ear problems, so how can pharmacists advise on what they should and shouldn’t be doing? 

 

19 Jun 2018 , 3 Min Article

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Allergy

CPD MODULE: BREATHE EASY

Charles Gladwin outlines the national guidelines to diagnose asthma and different approaches to manage the condition.

18 Jun 2018 , 900 Min Module

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MMR push as measles outbreaks prompt concern

Measles outbreaks across England have led Public Health England (PHE) to raise awareness of the importance of the MMR vaccine.

10 May 2018 , 1 Min Article

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Marketing

Buoyant times

With the first quarter of 2018 already done and dusted, has there been any change in market conditions, asks Tony Evans, head of pharmacy, Christie & Co

07 May 2018 , 1 Min Article