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Violence on the pharmacy frontline

A number of recent incidents show that pharmacy teams are still facing unacceptable levels of violence and aggression in their place of work.

25 May 2021

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Briefing: Pharmacy BP checks a lifeline

With stress levels rising, blood pressure screening in community pharmacies is more important than ever.

25 May 2021

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What has nutrition got to do with it?

Understand why more research is needed to determine the overlap between medically unexplained symptoms and nutrient deficiencies.

19 May 2021

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Will national plan ensure pharmacy practice is truly inclusive?

Can the new Joint National Plan for Inclusive Pharmacy Practice really keep the promises it makes, asks Sasa Jankovic.

21 Apr 2021

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Men's mental health

Find out what can pharmacy teams do to support men who are struggling with their mental health.

13 Apr 2021

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Viewpoint: To D or not to D in Covid?

Vitamin D deficiency is associated with increased severity of Covid-19 and greater risks of hospitalisation and death — so should supplementation become routine?

24 Mar 2021

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We can reach into communities to boost jab uptake

Pharmacies are vital in the battle to beat Covid so it is exasperating that we are still having to argue for fair funding, says NPA board member Reena Barai.

19 Mar 2021

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The green, green grass really is greener

Community pharmacy in Wales is seen as the solution, not the problem. The contrast with England could not be more marked, says editor Richard Thomas.

16 Mar 2021

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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

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