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Naprosyn® Pain Relief

Complete the training elements on this page to learn how Naprosyn® Pain Relief works and where it fits into the pharmacy pain category

14 Nov 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Opioid crisis: time to rethink pain management plans

Calls for updated pain guidelines and better patient education to reduce reliance on opioids.

26 Jun 2025 , 2 Min Article

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Clinical update: Acute pain and transformational care

Taking a holistic view can help community pharmacy teams improve care of people presenting with acute pain, says clinical editor Mark Greener.

13 Jan 2025 , 7 Min Article

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National Arthritis Week

National Arthritis Week (October 7 - October 13): pharmacists at the forefront of care

09 Oct 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Playing the long pain

From advice and signposting, to lending a sympathetic ear, there is plenty that pharmacy teams can do to support customers living with chronic pain.

10 Feb 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Exercise better than paracetamol for osteoarthritis, says NICE

'Regular and consistent exercise' is the first line treatment, says NICE.

04 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Getting a grip on opioid usage

When it comes to tackling the over-prescribing of opioids, growing NHS waiting lists may be undoing any good work.

24 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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A new approach to osteoarthritis and joint pain

When customers come to your pharmacy with joint pain associated with osteoarthritis or joint wear and tear, it may mean they have reached the point where their quality of life is being impacted.

05 May 2021 , 14 Min Module

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