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GPs should prescribe OTC medicines to people struggling to pay

A report by Healthwatch England said OTC medicines should be offered to patients on prescription based on “socioeconomic grounds.”

06 Jun 2023

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Help customers get a better night's sleep

Understand how to make effective interventions to support customers with short-term sleep problems

13 Mar 2023

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Advising on cough

Watch this 2 minute video to get clear on what you can recommend for customers with coughs

23 Feb 2023

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The role of nasal cleansing in protecting against colds and flu

Learning for the pharmacy team

27 Jan 2023

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Haleon launches new centre for human sciences

First project will focus on how pharmacy teams can help patients manage their pain

26 Sep 2022

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One in seven adults spends over £100 on OTC medicines each year

A survey from an online pharmacy breaks down OTC spending habits by age bracket.

07 Jan 2022

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OTC drug cuts save just £6m in 18 months

Scrapping OTC prescriptions saved the Government just £6m between January 2019 and July 2020, despite hopes of saving £100m each year.

25 Aug 2020

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