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Fungal skin infections: diagnosis and management

Diagnosis and management of fungal skin infections of the body and scalp

31 Aug 2026

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Incontinence: diagnosis and management

The causes and clinical features of the different types of urinary incontinence and how pharmacy teams can help patients manage this common condition

30 Jul 2026

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Frailty, polypharmacy and falls prevention in older people

Age-related physiological changes, multimorbidity and medicines burden increase the risk of frailty, falls and adverse outcomes in elderly patients. Pharmacists must identify risks and support safer care. By Rod Tucker

29 Jul 2026

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Perimenopause and post menopause hormonal treatment

Dr Jill Rutter details perimenopause and postmenopause symptoms, explains some important practical issues to consider when it comes to hormone replacement therapy, and clarifies some common myths and misconceptions

28 Jul 2026

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Food allergy: diagnosis and management

Food allergy signs and symptoms, the pathophysiology, management and emergency treatment

29 Jun 2026

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Headache and migraine: diagnosis and management

Headache is a frequent presentation in community pharmacy. Understanding the differences between primary and secondary headaches helps pharmacists identify red flags, recommend appropriate treatment and support effective self-management.

03 Jun 2026

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Travel health: common problems and useful information

Community pharmacy teams can deliver expert, accessible travel health services and advice, from vaccines to sun safety and a lot more besides, writes Rod Tucker.

19 May 2026

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Common ear problems: diagnosis and management

How to diagnose and manage common ear problems in pharmacy

14 May 2026

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Seasonal allergic rhinitis in focus

Helen Boreham describes the signs and symptoms of hay fever, outlines the available treatment options, and provides important self-care advice.

16 Mar 2026

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Acne vulgaris: pathogenesis and treatment

One of the most common skin conditions in the UK, Rod Tucker outlines the pathogenesis of acne, details the treatment options in pharmacy and busts some myths.

12 Mar 2026

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Common oral health conditions

We report on the concerning state of adult oral health in the UK and outline the most common conditions that may be encountered in pharmacy.

12 Mar 2026

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Category update: Feet first

Help customers step into summer free from foot problems with our seasonal guide to common complaints.

11 Aug 2025

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Ready for action – a quick guide to managing sporting injuries

As the warm weather encourages more people to participate in sport and exercise, it is likely that pharmacies will see increasing requests for advice on minor injuries. Sarah Purcell considers best practice recommendations and treatment options.

01 Jul 2025

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Every second counts: busting some oral care myths

Just 120 seconds of tooth brushing twice a day can safeguard oral health, but even this is too much for many people. Victoria Goldman looks at what pharmacists can do to bust some oral care myths.

01 Jul 2025

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Travel health: Beyond the booking

People just want to relax when they’re on holiday and temporarily leave all their worries behind. We explain how pharmacy teams can help them achieve this goal by staying healthy while away from home.

06 Jun 2025

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Travel health: Parakito

Parakito is a range of natural products offering protection from mosquitoes.

19 May 2025

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