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OTC

Boost your OTC knowledge on a wide range of conditions and be able to provide product recommendations, treatment and advice at the counter.
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Magnesium deficiency: risks, diagnosis and supplementation

Magnesium deficiency is common, often overlooked and frequently masked by normal blood test results. Understanding risk factors and whether medicines are involved, as well as optimal supplementation, is essential for community pharmacy teams.

02 Jan 2026

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Category update: Feet first

Help customers step into summer free from foot problems with our seasonal guide to common complaints.

11 Aug 2025

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Every second counts: busting some oral care myths

Just 120 seconds of tooth brushing twice a day can safeguard oral health, but even this is too much for many people. Victoria Goldman looks at what pharmacists can do to bust some oral care myths.

01 Jul 2025

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Ready for action – a quick guide to managing sporting injuries

As the warm weather encourages more people to participate in sport and exercise, it is likely that pharmacies will see increasing requests for advice on minor injuries. Sarah Purcell considers best practice recommendations and treatment options.

01 Jul 2025

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Travel health: Beyond the booking

People just want to relax when they’re on holiday and temporarily leave all their worries behind. We explain how pharmacy teams can help them achieve this goal by staying healthy while away from home.

06 Jun 2025

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Advanced protection for excessive sweating

Perspirex is a high-performance antiperspirant for advanced protection against excessive sweat and body odour.

19 May 2025

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Travel health: Parakito

Parakito is a range of natural products offering protection from mosquitoes.

19 May 2025

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Haleon launches new formulation Day Nurse

Product contains paracetamol and pseudoephedrine hydrochloride.

16 Dec 2024

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First aid

Feel confident in your abilities to provide first aid when necessary, as well as be able to share this vital knowledge and OTC recommendations with customers.

19 Aug 2024

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The weight of the world

Children and young people are suffering through an obesity crisis, with UK statistics showing worrying upward trends for the future.

19 Aug 2024

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Feeling gutted?

Most people will have no doubt heard of IBS and IBD, and some may even know the symptoms associated with these conditions. But what exactly are they? What causes them? And how can they be treated?

19 Aug 2024

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In a blink!

There are a couple of problems that may pose a threat to eye health and sight, but many of them can be treated in the pharmacy.

18 Jul 2024

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Headstrong

Recommending a paracetamol or ibuprofen for someone with a headache is often the right solution, but pharmacy teams should be aware of the different types of headaches customers may be suffering from.

18 Jul 2024

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