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OTC Category Reviews

Follow month by month updates on topics including asthma, mental health and skin conditions and be able to provide informed advice to customers at the counter.
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Biting back

As families enjoy the school holidays and a break from routine, now is the time to prepare for parasite infections.

21 Aug 2019 , 5 Min Article

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Pet hates

Pharmacy teams can offer pet owners support and advice to get their furry friends back on their feet.

19 Aug 2019 , 4 Min Article

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Facing the change

The menopause occurs for half the population and pharmacy teams can support women going through this change.

14 Aug 2019 , 5 Min Article

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Here comes the sun

Pharmacy is in the ideal position to help customers deal with the hazards that come with the joys of the summer.

25 Jul 2019 , 2 Min Article

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Save our soles

Buying footwear online is having a negative impact on foot health but pharmacy teams can be on hand to help.

17 Jul 2019 , 5 Min Article

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Only lonely on the inside

Loneliness in older age is often a reality but is by no means absolute and pharmacy teams can offer support.

16 Jul 2019 , 5 Min Article

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Stand against sitting

Being less active during the day has been linked to a variety of health problems, so how can people get enough daily activity?

20 Jun 2019 , 5 Min Article

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Tummy talk

Coeliac disease and IBS often go undiagnosed or misdiagnosed, leading to continuous discomfort and other issues.

19 Jun 2019 , 5 Min Article

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Big little things

When it comes to minor accidents and injuries, pharmacy staff can be on hand to help inform customers about first aid.

16 Jun 2019 , 4 Min Article

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Go, go gadget

Community pharmacies can offer customers self-diagnostic tests alongside a plethora of healthcare gadgets.

27 May 2019 , 4 Min Article

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An infectious smile

Maintaining a healthy and happy smile is simple, right? Here's what the experts recommend.

23 May 2019 , 4 Min Article

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10-minute clinic: dry skin and eczema

This handy 10-minute clinic is a quick reference guide that will help you advise customers on dry skin and eczema.

22 May 2019 , 2 Min Article

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Get to the joint

In order to enjoy our later years mobile and pain free, protecting joint and musculoskeletal health is key.

19 May 2019 , 4 Min Article

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10-minute clinic: sleep and insomnia

This handy 10-minute clinic acts as a quick reference guide that will help you advise customers on sleep and insomnia.

25 Apr 2019 , 1 Min Article

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Supply and demand

As diets change, find out how pharmacy teams can play an important role in vitamin guidance.

24 Apr 2019 , 4 Min Article

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Food for thought

Food allergies are on the rise, but food allergen labelling remains inadequate, so what should pharmacy teams look out for?

22 Apr 2019 , 4 Min Article

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