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Understanding clinical test results

How can the results of clinical tests and their implications be clearly explained to patients? We offer some pointers.

19 Jan 2021 , 3 Min Article

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Analysis: Improving access to contraception

Calls to reclassify oral contraceptives in order to increase accessibility and reduce unintended pregnancies are getting louder.

19 Jan 2021 , 5 Min Article

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Upper GI problems

The over-indulgence in food and alcohol at this time of year offers a key opportunity to promote pharmacy’s role in the management of upper GI issues.

19 Jan 2021 , 5 Min Article

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Improving treatment of constipation

There is an urgent need to improve bowel care and the management of constipation, and not only to relieve patient distress.

19 Jan 2021 , 3 Min Article

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Nasal conditions

Nasal conditions can make people feel particularly unwell, but pharmacy teams can be on hand to help.

13 Jan 2021 , 15 Min Module

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Banish bothersome bowels

Pharmacy teams can be on hand to offer advice, product recommendations and signposting for bowel complaints.

12 Jan 2021 , 5 Min Article

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Keeping women well

There are many common women's health problems that can benefit from fast intervention, and pharmacy teams can help.

12 Jan 2021 , 5 Min Article

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10-minute clinic: diarrhoea

This handy 10-minute clinic is a quick reference guide to help you when advising customers with diarrhoea.

11 Jan 2021 , 2 Min Article

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New year's revolution: plant-based diets

Plant-based diets are continuing to increase in popularity, but there are growing concerns that their mismanagement.

08 Jan 2021 , 4 Min Article

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Tiredness and fatigue

Tiredness is often regarded as a fact of life, but it's actually far from normal and can be related to many issues, including stress.

11 Dec 2020 , 15 Min Module

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Teenage diet concerns

Are teenagers' diets sufficiently balanced to ensure they grow into healthy adults? Evidence suggests they're not

10 Dec 2020 , 4 Min Article

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The deafening silence of ear problems

Hearing loss can be devastating and isolating, but pharmacy teams can help to improve accessibility within the pharmacy.

10 Dec 2020 , 5 Min Article

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Managing long-Covid

How can pharmacy teams support people who may still be suffering with the effects of Covid-19 weeks, if not months, later?

10 Dec 2020 , 4 Min Article

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Ins and outs of digestion

Digestive health problems are common for many people, so pharmacy teams have plenty of opportunities to help.

10 Dec 2020 , 5 Min Article

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The common cold

On average, adults experience two or three colds a year, and children double that. How can pharmacy help?

18 Nov 2020 , 15 Min Module

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Surviving seasonal ailments

The festive season is upon us, so refresh your knowledge of common complaints with this seasonal ailments acrostic.

17 Nov 2020 , 7 Min Article

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