This site is intended for UK Healthcare Professionals only

Clinical

Discover the latest clinical insights, news articles and training modules online here from Pharmacy Magazine. Stay up to date with everything clinical pharmacy.
social isolation grandma_sum.jpg

Isolating loneliness

Shielding or self-isolating during the Covid-19 pandemic have exacerbated feelings of loneliness for many older people, but pharmacy can be on hand to offer support.

08 Jul 2020

stomach pain_sum.jpg

Something serious?

It's not easy for everyone to admit to bowel health problems, but some are more serious than others and early advice from the pharmacy team could prove to be lifesaving.

29 Jun 2020

first aid bandage arm_sum.jpg

First responder

With many accidents and injuries, knowing what tips and advice to pass on to customers could make all the difference.

28 Jun 2020

Summary_image_video_Senokot.jpg

Treating constipation in the pharmacy

Understand how different laxatives work so you can make the best recommendations for your customers

26 Jun 2020

long-covid tired woman_s.jpg

Women's health in lockdown

It is important to help women stay motivated to protect their health and wellbeing to avoid more serious issues developing in the future.

25 Jun 2020

New Project(6).jpg

Inflammatory bowel disease

This module provides an overview of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), treatment options and management approaches for patients with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.

24 Jun 2020

warts, plantar on foot_sum.jpg

Warts and all

The diagnosis of warts is usually straightforward but when it is uncertain or if there is a suspicion of actinic keratoses, squamous cell carcinoma or melanoma, it is important the person is referred.

15 Jun 2020

New Project(6).jpg

Sun protection and skin cancer

This module will help you understand the common types of skin cancer and their management, the roles of immunosuppression and UV exposure, and the importance of sun protection. 

15 Jun 2020

Specials laboratory.jpg

Hydroxychloroquine 'ineffective in treating Covid-19'

Preliminary results from RECOVERY trial show hydroxychloroquine has no effect on mortality.

10 Jun 2020

New Project(6).jpg

Managing inappropriate polypharmacy

This module provides an overview of appropriate and inappropriate polypharmacy and its management with reference to national guidance, and also examines the role of deprescribing.

10 Jun 2020

motivational postits_sum.jpg

Ready, set, go!

What do pharmacy teams need to know to encourage their customers to get up and get active?

10 Jun 2020

hospital, Covid summary.jpg

Hospitalised Covid patients with diabetes at risk

Study looking at impact of Covid-19 on hospitalised patients with diabetes finds one in ten die within seven days of admission

29 May 2020

Magnifying glasses_s.jpg

Identification and intervention

Pharmacy teams provide health screening services and testing kits, but there's potential to do more.

26 May 2020

Hayfever_woman_blowing nose_s.jpg

Summer sun, something's begun

Pharmacy teams can support customers as the pollen count intensifies with over-the-counter treatments and self care advice.

25 May 2020

Back pain_home working_s.jpg

Straight talking

There are plenty of ways to avoid and ease musculoskeletal pain, and community pharmacy can help.

25 May 2020

Oral care_family_smiles_teeth_s.jpg

Put a smile on your face

A considerable number of people don't take good care of their teeth, putting them at risk of serious oral and general health problems.

22 Apr 2020

Change privacy settings