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Prescribing dilemmas: skin problems

There are a range of factors that pharmacist independent prescribers need to consider beyond the clinical problems that present. Using two scenarios concerning dermatological conditions, Rod Tucker outlines what these might include.

21 Apr 2025

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Long read: Are GLP-1RAs the answer to the obesity crisis?

What exactly are GLP-1RAs, how do they work and – perhaps most importantly – will they provide a solution to the obesity crisis? Plus the furore over the availability of weight loss medicines via online pharmacies hits the headlines. Rod Tucker reports.

18 Apr 2025

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NHS England expands number of pharmacies in RSV pilot to 200

NHSE’s pledge to expand the programme follows its commissioning of 50 pharmacies in the east of England last year.

15 Apr 2025

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Long read: Preparing for the next pandemic

Lessons learned from studies into Covid-19 can help us to prepare better for the next pandemic with community pharmacies perfectly located to act as clinical research sites for recruiting patients and gathering data. Mark Greener reports.

04 Nov 2024

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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

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Clinical review: The challenges of ageing skin

Maintaining skin health is paramount, especially among older adults, who inevitably succumb to age-related changes. But what exactly are these changes and how can pharmacists help patients to prevent and manage them well? By Rod Tucker.

24 Oct 2024

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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

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