Musculoskeletal & joint diseases

Take care of the joints and be able to advise on topical pain relief and lifestyle advice.

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Musculoskeletal & joint diseases

Poor adherence in RA patients linked to lack of involvement in treatment

A survey links poor adherence among RA patients to a lack of involvement in treatment choices.

1 Min Article

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Musculoskeletal & joint diseases

Staffordshire pharmacies paid for OA pilot consultations

Around 40 pharmacies are taking part in an arthritis pilot in the Staffordshire area.

1 Min Article

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Pain relief

A new approach to osteoarthritis and joint pain

When customers come to your pharmacy with joint pain associated with osteoarthritis or joint wear and tear, it may mean they have reached the point where their quality of life is being impacted.

14 Min Module

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Musculoskeletal & joint diseases

MS charities 'disappointed' by NICE decision on new drug

Multiple sclerosis charities have expressed their disappointment at NICE’s decision not to recommend ozanimod for patients in England and Wales. 

1 Min Article

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Musculoskeletal & joint diseases

NICE recommends new drug for relapsing MS

NICE has recommended the use of auto-injectable MS drug ofatumumab on the NHS. 

1 Min Article

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Men's health

Totally topical

With the self-care agenda, an increasing number of consumers are turning to topical analgesics to target pain. Sarah Welsh reports.

2 Min Article

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Health supplements

Charity concerned at vitamin D script cuts

National Osteoporosis Society warns that people needing vitamin D to maintain strong bones will struggle to sustain healthy levels. 

1 Min Article

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Older people's health

Charity concerned at vitamin D script cuts

National Osteoporosis Society warns that people needing vitamin D to maintain strong bones will struggle to sustain healthy levels. 

1 Min Article

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Musculoskeletal & joint diseases

Trial aims to reduce reliance on strong painkillers

Researchers have developed a support programme that they hope will help people with long term pain reduce their dependency on opioids and improve their quality of life.

1 Min Article

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Pain relief

Trial aims to reduce reliance on strong painkillers

Researchers have developed a support programme that they hope will help people with long term pain reduce their dependency on opioids and improve their quality of life.

1 Min Article

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