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Hormone replacement therapy: risks, benefits and choices

Rod Tucker outlines the benefits of HRT and puts the possible risks into perspective.

08 Apr 2026

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Practice scenario: breast soreness in a breastfeeding mother

Mrs Alexander is a new mum. She has been struggling with breastfeeding, has experienced pain when the baby latches on, and has woken this morning with a painful left breast.

08 Apr 2026

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Wound care: management

Rod Tucker describes the most common causes of wounds and scars and how they should be managed

08 Apr 2026

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Should people with AF avoid coffee?

Caffeinated coffee is often considered proarrhythmic and general advice is people with arrythmias, such as atrial fibrillation, should avoid it. However, a recent study has challenged this premise. Rod Tucker takes a closer look at the findings.

08 Apr 2026

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How effective are at-home LED masks for acne?

With a surge of interest in at-home light-emitting diode (LED) face masks for acne treatment, how effective are these masks, and should pharmacists recommend them to patients? Rod Tucker investigates

23 Mar 2026

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Review: Respiratory syncytial virus

Mark Greener reviews the impact of RSV and suggests a pharmacy vaccination programme would help drive down infection rates.

18 Mar 2026

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Clinical Q&A: Meningitis

NEW All you need to know about meningitis including causes, risk factors, transmission, symptoms, management, treatment and prognosis.

17 Mar 2026

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Seasonal allergic rhinitis

The signs and symptoms of hay fever, treatment options, and self-care advice.

16 Mar 2026

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Acne vulgaris: pathogenesis and treatment

One of the most common skin conditions in the UK, Rod Tucker outlines the pathogenesis of acne, details the treatment options in pharmacy and busts some myths.

12 Mar 2026

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Common oral health conditions

We report on the concerning state of adult oral health in the UK and outline the most common conditions that may be encountered in pharmacy.

12 Mar 2026

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GLP-1s: Weight loss and beyond

Aside from their usefulness in managing type 2 diabetes and weight loss, where might GLP-1 drugs fit into the treatment landscape for a range of other health conditions? Rod Tucker reports

23 Feb 2026

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Needle leaders: pharmacy’s expanding role in vaccinations

Community pharmacies are increasingly central to vaccination delivery in the UK, offering convenient access, tackling inequalities and supporting health policy goals. Victoria Goldman reports.

23 Feb 2026

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What happens when GLP-1 treatment stops?

GLP-1s have been hailed as a revolutionary medical breakthrough in the fight against obesity. But what happens when the drug stops? A recent analysis provides an interesting but somewhat disturbing finding. Rod Tucker takes a closer look…

20 Feb 2026

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