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Weight loss drugs: should we believe the hype?

Does the repurposing of incretin-based therapies as anti-obesity agents warrant all the hype? And can the NHS deliver such medications equitably, safely and sustainably, given the recent problems with shortages as demand soars?

04 Oct 2023

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Making connections

The integration of pharmacy IT services with the wider NHS is gathering pace, overseen by the Community Pharmacy IT Group.

02 Oct 2023

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Dealing with those bumps in the road

Helping pregnant women every step of the way

18 Sep 2023

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Q&A: Actinic keratoses

Nearly a quarter of the UK population aged 60 years and over have actinic keratoses, according to NICE – but what are they? Are they cancerous and how should they be treated?

18 Sep 2023

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First prescriptions for heart failure

This module covers medicines used in the management of heart failure.

13 Sep 2023

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Skincare and the menopause

Hot flushes are a common symptom of the menopause but many women find the changes to their skin even more distressing.

13 Sep 2023

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Is head lice resistance rearing its head again?

Thanks to their mode of action, physical insecticides have been considered ‘resistance proof’ when it comes to treating head lice – but now evidence is emerging to suggest this may not be the case.

13 Sep 2023

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New therapies in type 2 diabetes: part two

In her previous article, Samina Ali, a diabetes care specialist pharmacist, considered the role of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists in type 2 diabetes. Here she concludes this short series on new therapies by looking at the role of sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2i)

13 Sep 2023

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Psychedelics for mental health: the acid test

The prospect of treating psychiatric conditions with long-derided drugs such as psilocybin and LSD is attracting plenty of headlines – but how much is hyperbole and how would the NHS implement psychedelic-based treatments anyway?

13 Sep 2023

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Unusual skin conditions

Community pharmacists have plenty of experience diagnosing and offering treatment advice for common dermatological disorders such as eczema and acne – but what about some of the more unusual skin conditions that may be seen less frequently?

13 Sep 2023

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Study finds GORD leads to poor sleep quality

Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease impairs sleep quality, a new US study shows.

21 Aug 2023

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New therapies in type 2 diabetes

Following our two-part feature on supporting adults with type 1 diabetes, we turn the spotlight on new therapies for type 2 diabetes. Samina Ali, a diabetes care specialist pharmacist, starts this new series by considering glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists

16 Aug 2023

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Using topical painkillers for targeted relief

The OTC topicals fixture offers a wide range of options, with hot, cold and NSAID products, and includes both licensed OTC medicines and drug-free options.

16 Aug 2023

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