Pain relief

Consider all the available options for pain management.

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New NICE guidance on chronic pain

People with chronic primary pain should be offered a range of treatments to help them manage their condition, says NICE in a new guideline.

07 Apr 2021 , 2 Min Article

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Pain relief from top to toe

Pain can pop up anywhere, often without warning. But it's not just OTC analgesics that can make a difference.

11 Mar 2021 , 6 Min Article

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NICE: Many chronic pain meds do more harm than good

Several commonly used treatments for chronic primary pain have little or no evidence that they work and shouldn’t be prescribed, NICE says in new draft guidance.

03 Aug 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Targeting pain

When pain strikes most people reach for a pack of oral analgesics – but there are times when topical pain relief may be more appropriate.

24 Jul 2020 , 6 Min Article

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10-minute clinic: pain relief

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

12 Jul 2020 , 2 Min Article

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Straight talking

There are plenty of ways to avoid and ease musculoskeletal pain, and community pharmacy can help.

25 May 2020 , 6 Min Article

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Lifestyle & prenatal development

Parents’ lifestyle choices and general health, both preconception and during pregnancy, can have a big impact on the growth and development of their child.

17 Jan 2020 , 6 Min Article

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Heads up

Headaches can be bothersome from time to time, but some types of headaches and migraine can be debilitating.

17 Jan 2020 , 5 Min Article

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WHO retracts opioid guidelines amid allegations

WHO retracted the guidelines amid allegations that drug manufacturers had undue influence on their development.

15 Jan 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Headache and migraine

Headaches can affect everyone from time to time but pharmacy staff need to know which types may need more careful consideration.

19 Dec 2019 , 15 Min Module

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Upper gastrointestinal health

Take a look at the upper gastrointestinal tract and understand the different issues that it can be affected by

17 Oct 2019 , 15 Min Module

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Children's pain and fever

Pain and fever can cause much distress in children, pharmacy teams can be there to provide reassurance and expert advice.

22 Jul 2019 , 15 Min Module

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Get to the joint

In order to enjoy our later years mobile and pain free, protecting joint and musculoskeletal health is key.

19 May 2019 , 4 Min Article

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Banging, thumping, blinding

When is a headache more than just a headache? Find out how to tell, what to advise and when to refer.

21 Jan 2019 , 5 Min Article

Child & teen health, Pain relief, Vaccinations,

Winter Health: Children's fever

Find out more about how to advise customers on childhood fever and make effective product recommendations.

09 Nov 2018 , 900 Min Module

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Musculoskeletal & joint diseases, Pain relief,

Lower back pain

This module looks at lower back pain and sciatica, discussing coping and treatment strategies and when to refer to the GP

27 Jul 2018 , 900 Min Module

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