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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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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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10-minute clinic: constipation

This handy 10-minute clinic is designed to act as a quick reference guide that will help you when advising customers suffering from constipation.

20 Nov 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Tackling teenage sleep issues

The Covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated an already tired situation when it comes to young people and sleep.

18 Nov 2020 , 5 Min Article

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Winter skin and scalp problems

The winter months can take their toll on the skin, often causing conditions to develop or flare up. Find out how pharmacy teams can help.

17 Nov 2020 , 5 Min Article

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Supporting men's health

Men are less engaged with healthcare services than women, but pharmacy teams can ensure they don't suffer in silence.

29 Oct 2020 , 5 Min Article

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Talking pregnancy in the pharmacy

Preparing for the arrival of a baby can be stressful, but pharmacy teams can support parents get ready for B-Day and beyond.

27 Oct 2020 , 5 Min Article

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Cough, cold and the flu vaccine

The seasonal flu immunisation programme is always important, but never more so than now in light of the Covid-19 pandemic.

26 Oct 2020 , 5 Min Article

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10-minute clinic: sore throat

This handy 10-minute clinic looks at the advice you can offer and the products you can recommend to customers suffering from sore throat.

26 Oct 2020 , 2 Min Article

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Managing bladder weakness

Many people with bladder weakness suffer in silence, but it is time to tackle the taboo. Find out how pharmacy can help.

16 Sep 2020 , 4 Min Article

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Focusing on eye care

Irreversible damage to sight can be stopped in its tracks, but only if people keep an eye on things, and pharmacy teams can help.

15 Sep 2020 , 5 Min Article

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Time to quit smoking

Smoking rates are on the decline across the UK, with more and more people setting quit dates, but there's still a long way to go.

14 Sep 2020 , 5 Min Article

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