close

Log in

Access to premium content is restricted to healthcare professionals / registered members. Login with your email address to continue.

Forgot Your Password?

Don't have an account? Sign up

This site is intended for Healthcare Professionals only

Pain relief

Consider all the available options for pain management.

MYB 1280.jpg
Pain relief

Mind Your Back! 

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

29 Jul 2022 , 1 Min Article

DR 1280.jpg
Pain relief

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

Headache 1280.jpg
Pain relief

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

Back pain 1280.jpg
Pain relief

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

woman workout summary.jpg
Pain relief

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

Pain new ed 1075.jpg
Pain relief

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

Back pain_home working_s.jpg
Pain relief

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

headache-id1205214920b.jpg
Pain relief

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

chronic pain_summary.jpg
Pain relief

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

body, pain, visual_sum.jpg
Pain relief

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for chronic primary pain have little or no evidence that they work and shouldn’t be prescribed, NICE says in new draft guidance.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

Opioid 700 x 500.png
Substance misuse

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

Summary_Image_Winter_Rems.jpg
Pain relief

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

WEB_iStock-488464580 copy.jpg
Pain relief

Managing MSK pain

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

11 Jan 2018 , 900 Min Module

WEB_iStock-523870775 copy.jpg
Pain relief

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

Tablets medicine CPD.jpg
Pain relief

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

Haemorrhoid pain CPD.jpg
Pain relief

OTC treatment of haemorrhoids

Alan Nathan summarises the contents and mode of action, and use of OTC haemorrhoid preparations

09 Mar 2016 , 900 Min Module

Change privacy settings