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Briefing: Pharmacy BP checks a lifeline

With stress levels rising, blood pressure screening in community pharmacies is more important than ever.

25 May 2021

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New advice for patients switching between levothyroxine products

Small number have reported symptoms consistent with thyroid dysfunction when their tablets were changed to a different product.

21 May 2021

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Understanding hayfever

There are big hopes for spring and summer 2021. Pharmacy teams can ensure hayfever sufferers don't miss out on the fun with management advice and support.

19 May 2021

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Managing patients with COPD

This module will help you understand the latest thinking in COPD treatment and management.

19 May 2021

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What has nutrition got to do with it?

Understand why more research is needed to determine the overlap between medically unexplained symptoms and nutrient deficiencies.

19 May 2021

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Let's hear it for the ears

Ear problems are common, can cause considerable distress and may even offer the first indication that a person has a serious disease. 

19 May 2021

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Sun safety: Rays awareness

Many people will be looking forward to spending more time outdoors as summer beckons, so it is a good time to brush up on sun safety and minimising the risks of skin cancer.

19 May 2021

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Time to brush up on pets

Pharmacy teams can be on hand to offer advice and recommendations for pet owners to keep their furry friends happy and healthy.

17 May 2021

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Time for action on fitness

As lockdown eases, how can pharmacy teams encourage customers to get back on track with their fitness goals?

16 May 2021

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A new approach to osteoarthritis and joint pain

When customers come to your pharmacy with joint pain associated with osteoarthritis or joint wear and tear, it may mean they have reached the point where their quality of life is being impacted.

05 May 2021

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Anxiety disorders in young people

This module looks at the management of the main types of anxiety disorders in young people.

20 Apr 2021

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Tackling oral health

Support customers with information and advice on a range of oral health conditions, including tooth decay and gum disease.

15 Apr 2021

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Getting to grips with first aid

Pharmacy teams can provide first aid knowledge, advice and product recommendations, starting with what to included in a basic first aid kit.

14 Apr 2021

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Men's mental health

Find out what can pharmacy teams do to support men who are struggling with their mental health.

13 Apr 2021

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When the drugs don't work

As the evidence stacks up against the use of opioids for chronic pain, there’s a clear role for community pharmacists in helping people.

09 Apr 2021

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Swallowable sponge could reduce need for endoscopies

In trials just one in 30 of the patients offered the Cytosponge were referred for an endoscopy.

25 Mar 2021

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