OTC medicines

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Medicines

RPS issues call for evidence on self-selection of P meds

The Society wants to hear from a wide range of pharmacists and pharmacy team members.

12 Jul 2024 , 2 Min Article

Policy

RPS to consider changing its policy on self-selection of P meds

EXCLUSIVE. The Royal Pharmaceutical Society is considering whether to drop its longstanding opposition to the self-selection of Pharmacy-only medicines as Boots pilot continues.

17 Jun 2024 , 5 Min Article

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Medicines

Holland & Barrett becomes PAGB member

Holland & Barrett said joining the PAGB will help the health food retailer “keep ahead of the evolving regulatory landscape”.

05 Jun 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Sore throat

Sore throat

To understand why a sore throat happens, it is useful to know a little about the upper respiratory tract, which comprises the nose and nasal passages, the sinuses, the pharynx and the larynx.

13 Nov 2023 , 15 Min Module

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Education & training

Meaningful OTC Conversations

This guide will help you, as a member of the pharmacy team, to talk to patients at the pharmacy counter.

24 Oct 2023 , 5 Min Module

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Sleep & insomnia

Help customers get a better night's sleep

Understand how to make effective interventions to support customers with short-term sleep problems

13 Mar 2023 , 10 Min Module

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Education & training

Advising on cough

Watch this 2 minute video to get clear on what you can recommend for customers with coughs

23 Feb 2023 , 5 Min Module

Education & training

The role of nasal cleansing in protecting against colds and flu

Learning for the pharmacy team

27 Jan 2023 , 5 Min Module

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Education & training

A different approach to pain

Complete this interactive video to rethink your pain recommendations and ensure you offer every customer the most appropriate advice

11 Jan 2023 , 10 Min Module

Business

Maximising the hay fever opportunity

Cathy Crossthwaite, Numark OTC business development executive, suggests ways to make the most of the hay fever category.

22 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Flu

It's cold and flu season

Pharmacy staff have a vital role to play in encouraging vaccination uptake and protecting customers general health this winter.

10 Nov 2021 , 5 Min Article

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Self care: a future beyond OTC medicines?

Find out why community pharmacy should be at the forefront of the emerging self care revolution.

20 Dec 2019 , 4 Min Module