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Erectile dysfunction

It is not unusual for men to experience erectile dysfunction (ED). There are many factors, both physical and psychological and some people may just need to adjust certain aspects of their lifestyle. However, others may need OTC support and advice from the pharmacy.

17 Sep 2024

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First aid

Feel confident in your abilities to provide first aid when necessary, as well as be able to share this vital knowledge and OTC recommendations with customers.

19 Aug 2024

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Muscle & joint pain

Muscles and joints allow us the freedom of movement, flexibility and mobility. From time to time, however, they may become strained or injured for various reasons. This module looks at how you can advise customers with OTC treatments and self care.

18 Jul 2024

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Footcare

There are a variety of foot problems customers may experience, and many of them can be treated with help from the pharmacy and self care, often without the need for a doctor’s appointment.

19 Jun 2024

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Travel health

As the sun returns to the skies and school holidays approach, many customers will be making time to travel, whether that be abroad or within the UK. There are plenty of self care and OTC tips you can share with customers, no matter their destination.

19 May 2024

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Bladder weakness

More than three million people in the UK are estimated to experience urinary incontinence, making the advice and support available from the pharmacy crucial.

24 Apr 2024

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Hayfever

The hayfever season – starting as early as January – is coincident with large numbers of people looking to their pharmacy for help. To cope with this influx, pharmacy teams need to be on the ball with OTC solutions and remedies.

26 Mar 2024

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Women's intimate health

For many women, the pharmacy is the first port of call when it comes to changes to their intimate health. With many OTC treatments available, pharmacy teams can assist women with treatment expertise and comforting advice.

12 Jan 2024

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Erectile dysfunction

Occasional difficulty in getting or maintaining an erection is nothing to worry about for most men, but when this occurs regularly, lifestyle interventions or even licensed medicines may be required, and pharmacy teams can offer customers advice.

15 Sep 2022

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Tackling women's intimate health

Discover how pharmacy teams can help female patients with their intimate health with this learning module.

16 Mar 2022

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Upper GI Health

Discover how pharmacy teams can help patients suffering from upper gastrointestinal (GI) problems with this learning module.

16 Feb 2022

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Treating coughs

Discover how pharmacy teams can support patients suffering from coughs with this learning module.

26 Jan 2022

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Smoking cessation

Discover how pharmacy teams can support patients wanting to quit smoking with this learning module.

07 Dec 2021

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Treating headache and migraine

Discover how pharmacy teams can support patients suffering from headache and migraine with this learning module.

18 Nov 2021

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Supporting customers with colds and flu

Discover how pharmacy teams can support patients suffering from colds and flu with this learning module.

14 Oct 2021

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