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Delays in cancer testing limiting access to therapies

Study warns delays in cancer biomarker testing are hindering access to NICE-approved targeted therapies.

15 Aug 2025

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Common feet conditions

Diagnosis and management of common feet problems, including blisters, corns and calluses, bunions, verrucas, and athlete's foot

11 Aug 2025

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Is it IBS or something else?

Millions of people experience lower GI problems – but because symptoms can overlap, many do not receive the correct diagnosis or treatment. Victoria Goldman reports.

06 Aug 2025

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RSV vaccine 82 per cent effective in preventing hospitalisation in older people

The UK Health Security Agency study, found the vaccine was “highly effective” in preventing hospitalisation in older people with a chronic respiratory condition and those living with immunosuppression.

01 Aug 2025

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NICE recommends immunotherapy tablet for birch pollen allergy

Patients require positive skin prick or blood tests confirming allergy before accessing the therapy.

22 Jul 2025

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MHRA approves first needle-free adrenaline nasal spray

EURneffy (adrenaline 2mg): ready-to-use, needle-free intranasal spray for emergency treatment of anaphylaxis.

21 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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Sporting injuries: management

Diagnosis and management of common sports injuries

01 Jul 2025

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Hearing health and earwax removal

Hearing health and earwax removal in community pharmacy.

24 Jun 2025

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Starting statins early may prevent MI and stroke

Patients with diabetes who start statins promptly reduce chances of MI and ischemic stroke by one third, researchers say.

09 Jun 2025

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Management and prevention of otitis externa

Welcome to our CPD module series for community pharmacy technicians.

06 Jun 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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Acne and rosacea - management

Assessment and management of acne and rosacea.

02 Jun 2025

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