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Aspirin: study highlights risks of poor adherence

Poor long-term adherence to aspirin after a heart attack increases the risk of death, recurrent myocardial infarction (MI) or ischaemic stroke, according to research presented during the recent European Society of Cardiology Congress.

13 Sep 2023

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Smoke and mirrors

The Government have set an ambitious smokefree target by 2030 but recent statistics indicate they are not on track to reach this goal. Here's how pharmacy can help encourage patients to give up smoking

13 Sep 2023

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Let’s get started

Helping overweight and obese customers to lose weight can change and save lives. Here's how pharmacy can help individuals make small lifestyle changes that are safe and sustainable

13 Sep 2023

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Managing pain and fever in children

This single-page module will help keep you up to date on how to manage pain and fever in children.

22 Aug 2023

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Using topical painkillers for targeted relief

The OTC topicals fixture offers a wide range of options, with hot, cold and NSAID products, and includes both licensed OTC medicines and drug-free options.

16 Aug 2023

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Do opiates increase the risk of cancer?

Opioid prescribing is declining– yet 5.4 million people in England received these drugs during 2020/21.1 There’s clearly still a long way to go as concerns grow about possible cancer risk associated with long-term use.

16 Aug 2023

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What a pain! Tackling muscle and joint issues

Cases of musculoskeletal conditions in the UK continue to rise, what advice pharmacy teams can offer to those suffering?

11 Aug 2023

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Don't cell out on skin maintenance

As the skin is one of our most vital organs, keeping it healthy is extremely important.

11 Aug 2023

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Ring the alarm

With insomnia still being an under-recognised condition, here's how pharmacy teams can be the first to spot the signs that customers are struggling with sleep issues

11 Aug 2023

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Cats and dogs and vitamin B12 deficiency

You may receive a veterinary prescription for a vitamin B12 product or be asked by pet owners about B12 supplements. Here’s what you need to know...

20 Jul 2023

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