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Explore our online sexual health training courses and latest news articles to improve your sexual health knowledge as a pharmacist or pharmacy technician.

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Superdrug campaign highlights impact of non-consensual sexual behaviours

Campaign highlights prevalence of non-consensual behaviours affecting 18-21 year olds

19 Jun 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Let's get it on

Sexual wellness and mental health are often intrinsically interlinked. TM explore the connection between the two as well as how pharmacy teams can best advise customers to get the best out of sex

09 Feb 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Contraception access expands

As the NHS Community Pharmacy Contraception Service prepares for national rollout in England, what lessons have been learnt from the pilot and what’s coming next?

16 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Supply of PrEP in pharmacies will be examined from the autumn

The HIV Action Plan will look at improving distribution to gay and bixsexual men, Black African communities and others.

16 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Boots launches own brand Viagra

The healthcare giant is selling Boots Sildenafil in 1,400 of its stores.

14 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Gay and bisexual men and over-15s to get two HPV doses

People with HIV and the immunocompromised will continue to receive three doses.

31 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Let's talk about sex

Last year’s POM to P switch of the mini pill highlighted the important role pharmacies play in supporting the nation’s sexual health.

14 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Three more cases of antibiotic-resistant gonorrhoeae detected in England

Antibiotic-resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae causes the sexually-transmitted disease gonorrhoea.

09 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Widening access to contraception in pharmacy

The pandemic has made it more challenging for women to access contraceptive services.

20 Jan 2022 , 4 Min Article

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Learning update: Consultations around sexual health

Dealing with sexual health issues in pharmacy need not be embarrassing if handled sensitively.

20 Jan 2022 , 3 Min Article

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Rare case of antibiotic-resistant gonorrhoea bacteria detected in UK

A man in his early 20s was infected in London in November last year but was treated successfully.

05 Jan 2022 , 1 Min Article

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First long-acting injectables to treat HIV approved by NICE

Cabotegravir and rilpivirine were shown in trials to be as effective as tablets.

18 Nov 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Desogestrel: a concise guide

Use this summary and signposting to support your understanding of the POM to P switch of the oral contraceptive desogestrel.

04 Oct 2021 , 4 Min Article

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The pill switch gives women more choice

There are high hopes that the switch will both benefit women and present a significant opportunity for the sector.

20 Aug 2021 , 4 Min Article

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Pharmacists well placed to offer SRH services, study finds

A new study indicates community pharmacists' role could expand to sexual health services.

13 Aug 2021 , 1 Min Article

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