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Pain relief

Consider all the available options for pain management.

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Back Pain

Helping patients relieve back pain

21 Mar 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Do men and women use different biological systems to reduce pain?

Females are more likely to become addicted to opioids because they are biologically less responsive to them, research suggests.

25 Nov 2024 , 2 Min Article

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NSAIDs continue to be a source of avoidable harm

Problematic NSAID prescribing costs NHS England an estimated £31m over 10 years, says a new study.

26 Jul 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Back away from pain

Back pain causes significant disability among the population and it is becoming more common.

17 Apr 2024 , 1 Min Article

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An alternative way for people in pain

With a wide choice of active ingredients and formulations, Steve Titmarsh considers who might find topical analgesics helpful.

22 Feb 2024 , 1 Min Article

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CPD module: Gout

We examine the inflammatory arthritis which can be extremely painful for sufferers.

28 Nov 2023 , 1 Min Module

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Know the pain code - RED

The final module in this 3-part series will help you identify customers at risk of misusing analgesia and offers practical advice for handling difficult conversations

27 Nov 2023 , 5 Min Module

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Know the pain code - AMBER

This video will empower you to deal with 'amber' situations, with practical advice to apply when concerns of codeine misuse are identified.

02 Oct 2023 , 5 Min Module

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The Pain Code Conversation

In the first video of a 3-part series, discover how The Pain Code can support you with analgesic stewardship, plus practical advice for consultations with customers deemed suitable for supply.

05 Jun 2023 , 5 Min Module

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Antidepressants prescribed for chronic pain despite ‘insufficient’ evidence

'Reliable evidence' for duloxetine but not other medicines prescribed for chronic pain

11 May 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Natural alternatives to topical analgesics

Some people seek out non-conventional treatments for chronic pain.

31 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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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 , 1 Min Article

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Playing the long pain

From advice and signposting, to lending a sympathetic ear, there is plenty that pharmacy teams can do to support customers living with chronic pain.

10 Feb 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Deep Freeze Cold Patch

Deep Freeze Cold Patch is suitable for use during pregnancy, and is a convenient alternative to ice packs.

01 Aug 2022 , 1 Min Article

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New Deep Heat Warming Belt

The latest addition to Deep Heat’s toolkit is the New Deep Heat Warming Belt.

29 Jul 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Mind Your Back! 

Mentholatum has been caring for the nation for more than 60 years.

29 Jul 2022 , 1 Min Article

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