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MHRA limits use of decongestant nasal sprays to 5 days

The MHRA has limited the use of nasal decongestant sprays to a maximum of 5 days due to adverse effects

30 Apr 2026

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RPS: Nasal decongestant sprays must carry clear seven-day warning

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society warned patients not to use the products for more than seven successive days.

08 Jan 2026

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Treat and prevent hay fever with Beconase

Update your knowledge on hay fever treatment and be confident advising customers on appropriate and effective use of nasal sprays

08 May 2025

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Pollen problems

The number of hayfever sufferers in the UK is expected to soar to 31.8 million by 2030, with the pollen season starting as early as January.

24 Apr 2024

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The role of nasal cleansing in protecting against colds and flu

Learning for the pharmacy team

27 Jan 2023

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Pharmacy Magazine Podcast - Category Insight: Nasal health

Feel confident chatting to your customers about their nasal health this winter.

29 Nov 2022

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Hayfever helpers

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

13 May 2022

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Treating hayfever

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

22 Apr 2022

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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

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Hay fever management

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

21 Mar 2022

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Lloyds pulls nasal spray over 'bold' Covid claims

LloydsPharmacy has "paused" sales of a £15 nasal spray that claims to neutralise the coronavirus before it can make people ill.

14 Jul 2021

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Nasal conditions

Nasal conditions can make people feel particularly unwell, but pharmacy teams can be on hand to help.

18 Jan 2021

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Summer sun, something's begun

Pharmacy teams can support customers as the pollen count intensifies with over-the-counter treatments and self care advice.

25 May 2020

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