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Clinical briefing: the rise of weight loss drugs

As weight loss drugs become more popular, our clinical editor, Mark Greener, examines their place in fighting the UK’s obesity epidemic

06 Mar 2025 , 4 Min Article

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Category update: Breaking down the barriers in men

Men are still reluctant to seek advice about their health, which means early warning signs are often overlooked. Sarah Purcell explores how pharmacy teams can make a difference.

21 Jan 2025 , 10 Min Article

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Testosterone deficiency: breaking the stigma

Dr David Edwards, men’s health specialist and chair of the Primary Care Testosterone Advisory Group, emphasises the importance of pharmacists supporting men who may show signs of testosterone deficiency.

16 Jan 2025 , 6 Min Article

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Clinical update: Acute pain and transformational care

Taking a holistic view can help community pharmacy teams improve care of people presenting with acute pain, says clinical editor Mark Greener.

13 Jan 2025 , 7 Min Article

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Clinical review: Wake-up call for insomnia sufferers

Recent research suggests that insomnia could be an early predictor of a range of conditions – from ADHD to type 2 diabetes, and even acute illnesses such as flu and Covid. Mark Greener reports.

06 Jan 2025 , 5 Min Article

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Almost 17m items for dependency-forming medicines prescribed in second quarter

Opioids were the most prescribed in quarter two of 2024-25 with 9.85 million items.

10 Dec 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Smoking, vaping: current thinking

Although smoking rates are falling across the UK, there is still work to be done in helping people of all ages to quit.

29 Nov 2024 , 8 Min Article

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Sleep apnoea: a brief guide for pharmacists

Rod Tucker provides an overview of obstructive sleep apnoea and looks at ways pharmacists can help to identify undiagnosed patients.

25 Oct 2024 , 5 Min Article

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Clinical update: A breath of fresh air

A new era of pharmacological management is envisaged in recently published draft guidance on the treatment of asthma. Mark Greener offers an insider’s view

22 Oct 2024 , 5 Min Article

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MHRA approves adapted version of Comirnaty Covid vaccine

The MHRA approved two “presentations of the adapted vaccine” after they met its standards of safety, quality, and effectiveness.

11 Oct 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Are you ready for winter?

With the cough and cold season on the horizon, it is time to stock up on OTC winter remedies and prepare for what looks likely to be a busier vaccination schedule than ever before.

13 Sep 2024 , 7 Min Article

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Weighing up the evidence: Plant-based diets and type 2 diabetes

Could a plant-based diet reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes? We consider the evidence from recent research studies...

03 Sep 2024 , 3 Min Article

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Tea-time tutorial: Dandruff or scalp psoriasis?

Scalp psoriasis and dandruff are common disorders that can present similarly but require different management approaches. They can also co-exist on the same patient. Can you tell the difference?

28 Aug 2024 , 1 Min Article

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