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Hayfever

The hayfever season – starting as early as January – is coincident with large numbers of people looking to their pharmacy for help. To cope with this influx, pharmacy teams need to be on the ball with OTC solutions and remedies.

26 Mar 2024 , 15 Min Module

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Hay fever case study – what would you do?

Mollie, 15, has an itchy cough, which is bothersome throughout the day and keeping her awake at night. She is studying for her GCSEs, which begin in a couple of weeks, but because she is not getting much sleep, she is nodding off over her books and laptop. What do you advise?

26 Mar 2024 , 3 Min Article

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Something in the air…

As many hay fever sufferers will know to their cost, this season is proving particularly tough. Indeed pollen forecasters at the University of Worcester have warned this could be one of the worst seasons on record for birch pollen.

19 Jul 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Spring into action

As the pollen season begins, here's how pharmacy can help customers suffering from hayfever

12 May 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Hayfever 2023

As the hayfever season comes around again, people will be turning to their local pharmacy for support. It's important for teams to be on hand with advice and OTC recommendations to help relieve symptoms.

17 Apr 2023 , 15 Min Module

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Category overview: Hay fever

As we move into spring and the pollen season begins, here's a recap on hay fever signs, avoidance and management.

20 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Companies told to stop promoting POM treatments for hay fever

Over a dozen companies have been forced to amend their advertising following MHRA action.

16 Mar 2023 , 2 Min Article

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Hayfever helpers

As hayfever season returns, how can pharmacy teams advise customers to manage their symptoms effectively?

13 May 2022 , 3 Min Article

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Treating hayfever

Discover how pharmacy teams can support patients suffering from hayfever with this learning module.

22 Apr 2022 , 15 Min Module

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Maximising the hay fever opportunity

Cathy Crossthwaite, Numark OTC business development executive, suggests ways to make the most of the hay fever category.

22 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Hay fever management

A concise guide to the causes, avoidance and treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis.

21 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Keeping an eye on allergies

Over 21 million people in the UK live with one or more allergic disorders – and it's getting worse.

19 Jul 2021 , 3 Min Article

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Understanding hayfever

There are big hopes for spring and summer 2021. Pharmacy teams can ensure hayfever sufferers don't miss out on the fun with management advice and support.

19 May 2021 , 4 Min Article

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Hayfever affects almost double estimated number of sufferers

The number of people suffering with hayfever is almost double the amount that was previously estimated, Allergy UK has said. 

13 May 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Allevia 120mg tablets go directly from POM to GSL

Allevia 120mg tablets, which are used to relieve the symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis, have been switched from POM to GSL. 

08 Jan 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Allevia 120mg tablets go directly from POM to GSL

Allevia 120mg tablets, which are used to relieve the symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis, have been switched from POM to GSL. 

08 Jan 2021 , 1 Min Article

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