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Pain relief

Consider all the available options for pain management.

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Banging, thumping, blinding

When is a headache more than just a headache? Find out how to tell, what to advise and when to refer.

21 Jan 2019 , 5 Min Article

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Helping pain sufferers get back on their feet

One recent survey revealed that the number of people in the UK living with osteoarthritis looks set to double – to more than 17 million sufferers – by 2030. What can pharmacy do more of?

 

09 Nov 2017 , 3 Min Article

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Migraine Awareness Week runs 3-9 September

The week will kick off with a Migraine Information Event in Shrewsbury on 2 September.

31 Aug 2017 , 1 Min Article

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Children's pain and fever

This Professional Assistant: Learn and Advise module focuses on children's pain and fever.

07 Aug 2017 , 15 Min Module

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OTC Casebook: Insect bites and stings

Alan Nathan outlines how to help customers deal with insect bites and stings, and offers important advice for handling anaphylactic shock

07 May 2017 , 3 Min Article

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Signposting solutions - chronic joint pain

Signposting solutions for patients with chronic joint pain

31 Jan 2017 , 1 Min Article

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Why people need more advice about headache

Half the adult population suffers from headaches or migraines, but are they getting the advice they need?

31 Jan 2017 , 3 Min Article

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OTC analgesia

This module considers the evidence for the effectiveness and safety of drugs available over the counter to treat pain

30 Jan 2017 , 900 Min Module

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Dispelling myths about back pain and joint pain

Back pain and arthritis are the largest contributors to disability in the UK. But many sufferers are not helping their condition

16 Nov 2016 , 5 Min Article

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Making headway with migraine

The latest product and marketing news in the headache and migraine category

02 Aug 2016 , 3 Min Article

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Children's health headliners

We review the children's health category

19 Apr 2016 , 3 Min Article

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OTC treatment of haemorrhoids

Alan Nathan summarises the contents and mode of action, and use of OTC haemorrhoid preparations

09 Mar 2016 , 900 Min Module

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Musculoskeletal & joint diseases

Taking a pain check

We round up of the latest news in the topical analgesics and joint care category

08 Mar 2016 , 3 Min Article

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Child & teen health

OTC treatment of colic and infant pain

Colic is a distressing condition for babies and parents alike, although the causes remain unknown. Alan Nathan explains how OTC medicines can be used to ease symptoms

11 Feb 2016 , 900 Min Module

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Targeting the pain relief market

We round up the latest news from the OTC pain relief market

21 Jan 2016 , 3 Min Article