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Independent prescribing: getting started

An outline of everything you need to consider when starting to offer NHS or private prescribing services.

28 Oct 2026

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From PCOS to PMOS: what it means for pharmacy practice

PCOS has a new name, but what does polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) mean for the one in 10 women affected, and how can community pharmacists support earlier identification and better care? By Saša Janković.

27 Oct 2026

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Vaping, nicotine and the hierarchy of harm

Vaping can help some smokers quit, but emerging evidence underlines the need for pharmacy teams to clearly communicate nicotine’s residual cardiovascular risks. By Mark Greener

23 Oct 2026

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Discover more about Difflam

Tap through our exciting new micro-learning format to discover more about Difflam’s role in oral pain relief in minutes

22 Oct 2026

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Supporting customers with haemorrhoids

Learn how to help customers ease the discomfort of haemorrhoids with suitable recommendations and self-care advice

19 Oct 2026

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Managing indigestion on the go

Understand the difference between indigestion, acid reflux and heartburn and the different ways to treat indigestion and help prevent symptom recurrence

19 Oct 2026

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Stress: assessment and management

Pharmacies are often a first point of contact for stress-related symptoms, making timely assessment, self-care advice and appropriate referral central to good patient support. By Ikwuoma Udeaja.

16 Oct 2026

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Infestations: identification and management

Lice, bed bugs and scabies are common parasites that affect humans. Knowing how to distinguish between these common infestations and other causes of itching can help pharmacy teams provide appropriate advice and treatment, as Rod Tucker explains

14 Oct 2026

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Blood glucose monitoring in diabetes

Community pharmacists can support safe, purposeful glucose monitoring by linking results to treatment review and patient-centred conversations. Nadia Malik provides a practical guide for pharmacy teams

07 Oct 2026

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Does apple cider vinegar help with weight loss?

Social media influencers absolutely swear by it, but is apple cider vinegar really any good for weight loss? Rod Tucker considers the available evidence

06 Oct 2026

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Difflam: Sore throat

Training resources to refresh your sore throat category and product knowledge so you can provide the most appropriate advice for every customer

05 Oct 2026

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Chronic plaque psoriasis: preparing to prescribe

An evidence-based overview of chronic plaque psoriasis, including its pathophysiology, clinical presentation, associated comorbidities and assessment of severity

30 Sep 2026

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Closing the dementia awareness gap

Mark Greener reviews a new report that highlights the need to raise awareness of modifiable risk factors to protect brain health

17 Sep 2026

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