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Pain relief

Consider all the available options for pain management.

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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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Deep Relief – cooling penetrating relief

Deep Relief Anti-Inflammatory Gel brings cooling, penetrating relief from inflammatory back, muscle, and joint pain.

29 Jul 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Knocking pain on the head

We look at different types of headache, ways to manage them and the red flags that signal the need for referral.

05 Jul 2022 , 1 Min Article

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It doesn’t have to be backs to the wall

Back pain can be debilitating for sufferers but only a minority actually seek help.

05 Jul 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Exercise better than paracetamol for osteoarthritis, says NICE

'Regular and consistent exercise' is the first line treatment, says NICE.

04 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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MHRA reclassifies Nuromol from P to GSL

The decision will make it easier for patients to access the painkiller, says the regulator.

17 Aug 2021 , 1 Min Article

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NICE approves secukinumab for chronic pain condition

NICE has recommended the use of secukinumab as an option for treating a chronic back pain condition affecting young adults.

18 Jun 2021 , 1 Min Article

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MHRA consults on Nuromol P to GSL switch

The MHRA has launched a consultation on whether Nuromol should be available to patients without having to visit a pharmacy. 

14 May 2021 , 1 Min Article

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New NICE guidance on chronic pain

People with chronic primary pain should be offered a range of treatments to help them manage their condition, says NICE in a new guideline.

07 Apr 2021 , 2 Min Article

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NICE: Many chronic pain meds do more harm than good

Several commonly used treatments for chronic primary pain have little or no evidence that they work and shouldn’t be prescribed, NICE says in new draft guidance.

03 Aug 2020 , 1 Min Article

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WHO retracts opioid guidelines amid allegations

WHO retracted the guidelines amid allegations that drug manufacturers had undue influence on their development.

 

15 Jan 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Winter Health: Children's fever

Find out more about how to advise customers on childhood fever and make effective product recommendations. 

09 Nov 2018 , 900 Min Module

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Managing MSK pain

Charles Gladwin reviews the approaches to managing long-term pain in common musculoskeletal conditions.

11 Jan 2018 , 900 Min Module

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CPD module: Headache and migraine

Charles Gladwin reviews the drug and medical device approaches to the management of headache and migraine

13 Jul 2017 , 900 Min Module

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OTC analgesia

This module considers the evidence for the effectiveness and safety of drugs available over the counter to treat pain

11 Jan 2017 , 900 Min Module

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