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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Sweet dreams are made of this

Nearly one-third of adults in the UK experience insomnia symptoms each week. Here's how this can affect an individual’s day-to-day life and what pharmacy teams can do to help

13 Aug 2022

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Exploring the sleep crisis

Finding it hard to sleep is a common problem for many people. How can pharmacy teams help?

11 Jul 2022

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Wake up to insomnia

Pharmacy staff can play a crucial role in providing effective sleep support.

15 Aug 2021

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Kids these days

Children and teens have faced so much disruption over the past year. How can pharmacy teams help get their health back on track to create a firm foundation for the future?

11 Jun 2021

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Shhh! sleep secrets

A good night's sleep is important for a healthy lifestyle, but what happens when sleep doesn't come so easily?

21 Nov 2019

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