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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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Skincare and mental health

At surface level, treating skin conditions may seem purely aesthetic, but in reality it goes much deeper.

12 Mar 2021 , 5 Min Article

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Pain relief from top to toe

Pain can pop up anywhere, often without warning. But it's not just OTC analgesics that can make a difference.

11 Mar 2021 , 6 Min Article

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Baby care: into the unknown

Caring for a baby's health can be as stressful as it is joyful, but pharmacy teams can offer advice and reassurance.

10 Mar 2021 , 4 Min Article

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Supporting smoking cessation

With smoking rates continuing to decline, the outlook is positive, but there's still work to be done to protect the nation's health.

15 Feb 2021 , 4 Min Article

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Access to answers

Pharmacy-based diagnostic services continue to improve customers' accessibility to healthcare.

12 Feb 2021 , 5 Min Article

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Raising the issue of erection problems

Pharmacy teams have a vital role to play in addressing the stigma of erection problems and supporting customers.

11 Feb 2021 , 5 Min Article

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10-minute clinic: topical fungal infections

This handy 10-minute clinic is a quick reference guide to help when advising on topical fungal infections.

09 Feb 2021 , 2 Min Article

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Banish bothersome bowels

Pharmacy teams can be on hand to offer advice, product recommendations and signposting for bowel complaints.

18 Jan 2021 , 5 Min Article

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Keeping women well

There are many common women's health problems that can benefit from fast intervention, and pharmacy teams can help.

18 Jan 2021 , 5 Min Article

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10-minute clinic: diarrhoea

This handy 10-minute clinic is a quick reference guide to help you when advising customers with diarrhoea.

15 Jan 2021 , 2 Min Article

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New year's revolution: plant-based diets

Plant-based diets are continuing to increase in popularity, but there are growing concerns that their mismanagement.

08 Jan 2021 , 4 Min Article

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Teenage diet concerns

Are teenagers' diets sufficiently balanced to ensure they grow into healthy adults? Evidence suggests they're not

18 Dec 2020 , 4 Min Article

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Ins and outs of digestion

Digestive health problems are common for many people, so pharmacy teams have plenty of opportunities to help.

17 Dec 2020 , 5 Min Article

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Managing long-Covid

How can pharmacy teams support people who may still be suffering with the effects of Covid-19 weeks, if not months, later?

16 Dec 2020 , 4 Min Article

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The deafening silence of ear problems

Hearing loss can be devastating and isolating, but pharmacy teams can help to improve accessibility within the pharmacy.

14 Dec 2020 , 5 Min Article

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Surviving seasonal ailments

The festive season is upon us, so refresh your knowledge of common complaints with this seasonal ailments acrostic.

20 Nov 2020 , 7 Min Article

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