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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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The air that we breathe

Outdoor air pollution is on everyone's radar, but what about the risks of indoor air pollution?

14 Apr 2019 , 4 Min Article

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Travellers' checks

Whether pharmacy teams run a travel clinic or not, they are ideally placed to help customers prepare for a healthy holiday.

14 Apr 2019 , 5 Min Article

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Mental chains

Men are less likely than women to acknowledge mental health issues or seek help and support from others.

22 Mar 2019 , 6 Min Article

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Scratching the surface

With the majority of people self-treating skin conditions, pharmacy teams are well placed to offer advice.

20 Mar 2019 , 4 Min Article

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No smoke without fire

Smoking rates may be falling, but with over six million adults still engaging in the habit, there's still plenty of work to be done.

25 Feb 2019 , 5 Min Article

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Services setback

Cuts in public health funding have left sexual health and contraception services in crisis. How can community pharmacy help?

22 Feb 2019 , 4 Min Article

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A helping hand

Over half of all mental health conditions start before the age of 14. Pharmacies can help to signpost expert support.

18 Feb 2019 , 5 Min Article

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Winter wonderland

As the seasons change, so will the type of advice and product recommendations that pharmacy teams offer to customers.

28 Jan 2019 , 2 Min Article

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Barriers to breast screening

Breast screening may be uncomfortable but it can prevent deaths from breast cancer, pharmacy teams can provide information.

24 Jan 2019 , 5 Min Article

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Banging, thumping, blinding

When is a headache more than just a headache? Find out how to tell, what to advise and when to refer.

21 Jan 2019 , 5 Min Article

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