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Clinical review: Wake-up call for insomnia sufferers

Recent research suggests that insomnia could be an early predictor of a range of conditions – from ADHD to type 2 diabetes, and even acute illnesses such as flu and Covid. Mark Greener reports.

06 Jan 2025 , 5 Min Article

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Sleep apnoea: a brief guide for pharmacists

Rod Tucker provides an overview of obstructive sleep apnoea and looks at ways pharmacists can help to identify undiagnosed patients.

25 Oct 2024 , 5 Min Article

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Clinical review: Insomnia – beyond the Z drugs

There is a clear need for new treatments for insomnia but the current market is crowded with inexpensive drugs, which makes it difficult for new therapies to enter. Could CBD be the exception? By Mark Greener

28 May 2024 , 5 Min Article

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Practice: Running a pharmacy sleep apnoea service

Community pharmacist Gareth Evans is working hard to raise awareness of sleep apnoea among patients seeking advice for sleep-related problems. Rod Tucker reports.

23 May 2024 , 5 Min Article

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Study finds GORD leads to poor sleep quality

Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease impairs sleep quality, a new US study shows.

21 Aug 2023 , 2 Min Article

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Ring the alarm

With insomnia still being an under-recognised condition, here's how pharmacy teams can be the first to spot the signs that customers are struggling with sleep issues

11 Aug 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy Magazine Podcast - Category Insight: Sleep

Our latest episode brings you tips on insomnia and sleep hygiene as well as exploring memory and sleep manipulation.

30 Mar 2023 , 43 Min Article

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Help customers get a better night's sleep

Understand how to make effective interventions to support customers with short-term sleep problems

13 Mar 2023 , 10 Min Module

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Child health concerns

In the aftermath of the pandemic, pharmacy staff have a great opportunity to build on customer trust and loyalty. Here's how to help with common child health concerns.

19 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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OTC company calls for national sleep-related health strategy

Perrigo wants sleep health “embedded in all aspects of public health policy in England.”

03 Nov 2021 , 1 Min Article

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