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Self-care: how pharmacy can lead the way

Self-Care Week is approaching fast. Here's how to get involved. By Ade Williams.

04 Nov 2025 , 3 Min Article

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PAGB launches digital self-care report at Labour Party conference in Liverpool

The Proprietary Association of Great Britain said it wants “the self-care offer” to be supported “within the NHS app”.

29 Sep 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Opinion: Self-selection or self-destruction?

Open display of P medicines serves only to erode community pharmacists’ professional integrity, says PM editor Richard Thomas.

22 Aug 2025 , 1 Min Article

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In depth: research reveals alarming shift in attitudes to self-care

Young people are far more likely to seek a GP appointment for common health conditions than older individuals, according to PAGB’s Self-Care Census Report 2025. So where does that leave pharmacy?

06 Aug 2025 , 5 Min Article

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PDA blasts Society over P meds self-selection about-turn

Association says RPS's new stance on ‘facilitated self-selection’ of P medicines risks patient safety.

24 Jul 2025 , 3 Min Article

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Survey shows importance of HCPs in fostering health self-care

While 89 per cent of respondents to survey reported confidence in maintaining a healthy lifestyle, only 62 per cent felt confident managing common illnesses.

20 May 2025 , 3 Min Article

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Sleep, skin and heavy periods: Government publishes POM to P wish list

Government invites applications to MHRA for switches in a number of health categories.

10 Feb 2025 , 2 Min Article

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Translate your customer's cough

Refresh your knowledge on different types of cough and how customers might describe them.

02 Sep 2024 , 10 Min Module

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Exclusive: Public increasingly confident using OTCs turn away from pharmacy?

Fewer consumers are seeking advice and treatment from pharmacists as a first step, according to a new report from PAGB.

23 Jul 2024 , 3 Min Article

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Industry body calls on Government to prioritise self-care to benefit NHS

PAGB shares six key actions for ministers to prioritise in first 100 days.

22 Jul 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Pharmacists developing more opportunities in self-care, says FIP report

Globally pharmacists are developing more opportunities to enable self-care. However, substantial barriers still prevent community pharmacy from optimising its performance, says a report from the International Pharmaceutical Federation.

12 Dec 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Leaders' panel seeks self-care solutions

The PAGB convened a meeting of pharmacy leaders in December to discuss how effective use of self-care could help alleviate the unprecedented pressures the NHS is facing this winter and beyond.

16 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

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