OTC

Health checks Endometriosis Blood pressure monitoring Temperature Type 2 diabetes Oral analgesics Child nutrition

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E-cigarettes

Improve your knowledge of e-cigarettes and watch a demonstration of the Vype ePod.

22 Jun 2020 , 4 Min Module

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Warts and all

The diagnosis of warts is usually straightforward but when it is uncertain or if there is a suspicion of actinic keratoses, squamous cell carcinoma or melanoma, it is important the person is referred.

15 Jun 2020 , 4 Min Article

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Incontinence

Bladder weakness

Bladder weakness affects millions of people in the UK, but even though it is so common, it is a sensitive subject for many.

12 Jun 2020 , 15 Min Module

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First aid

First responder

With many accidents and injuries, knowing what tips and advice to pass on to customers could make all the difference.

11 Jun 2020 , 4 Min Article

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Healthy living

Ready, set, go!

What do pharmacy teams need to know to encourage their customers to get up and get active?

11 Jun 2020 , 4 Min Article

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Gastrointestinal

Something serious?

It's not easy for everyone to admit to bowel health problems, but some are more serious than others and early advice from the pharmacy team could prove to be lifesaving.

11 Jun 2020 , 6 Min Article

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Sexual health

Pharmacies wanted for a wider role in sexual health

The sexually transmitted infection rate is rising and PHE would like more community pharmacies to get involved.

10 Jun 2020 , 7 Min Article

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Senior moments

A focus report on helping older people with their health and mobility.

10 Jun 2020 , 5 Min Article

Oral health

Oral care

Maintaining a good oral care routine has multiple benefits and pharmacy teams can be on hand to advise customers.

26 May 2020 , 15 Min Module

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Pain relief

Straight talking

There are plenty of ways to avoid and ease musculoskeletal pain, and community pharmacy can help.

26 May 2020 , 6 Min Article

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Coronavirus

Summer sun, something's begun

Pharmacy teams can support customers as the pollen count intensifies with over-the-counter treatments and self care advice.

26 May 2020 , 4 Min Article

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Screening & diagnostics

Identification and intervention

Pharmacy teams provide health screening services and testing kits, but there's potential to do more.

26 May 2020 , 2 Min Article

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Oral health

Put a smile on your face

A considerable number of people don't take good care of their teeth, putting them at risk of serious oral and general health problems.

16 Apr 2020 , 4 Min Article

Health supplements

Making sense of supplements

It can be confusing to know which supplements are suitable for different individuals, but pharmacy teams can help.

16 Apr 2020 , 5 Min Article

First aid

A covid kind of summer

Spending a lot more time at home in lockdown doesn't mean that seasonal health concerns should be overlooked.

16 Apr 2020 , 5 Min Article

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Pet health

Pets and parasites

Pet owners often have poor knowledge about the internal parasites that can affect their dogs and cats. Pharmacists can help...

19 Mar 2020 , 4 Min Article

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