New blister pack recycling scheme

Answering customers’ queries about recycling medicine blister packs just got easier, thanks to TerraCycle's new scheme.

Syndol returns

Sanofi announces the return of the original formulation Syndol Tablets for short-term tension headache and migraine relief.

Hayfever

This module will refresh your learning on the treatment options and management advice for hayfever.

OTC, 22 Min Module

Men's mental health

Find out what can pharmacy teams do to support men who are struggling with their mental health.

Men's Health Week

Experts say it’s more important than ever to focus on men’s health in the UK. But why now?

Hayfever

This module will refresh your learning on the treatment options and management advice for hayfever.

OTC, 22 Min Module

Ovulation and pregnancy testing

Pharmacy teams can support couples trying to get pregnant with advice about fertility and good pre-conception care.

OTC, 22 Min Module

Lower gastrointestinal health

Many issues can affect the gastrointestinal tract and pharmacy teams should be ready to deal with questions on a range of symptoms.

OTC, 22 Min Module

Nasal conditions

Nasal conditions can make people feel particularly unwell, but pharmacy teams can be on hand to help.

OTC, 22 Min Module

Tiredness and fatigue

Tiredness is often regarded as a fact of life, but it’s actually far from normal and can be related to many issues, including stress.

OTC, 18 Min Module

The common cold

On average, adults experience two or three colds a year, and children double that. How can pharmacy help?

OTC, 28 Min Module

Dry skin and eczema

Atopic eczema cannot be cured, but there are ways in which people can keep their problematic skin under control.

OTC, 24 Min Module

Head lice

Pharmacy teams can help customers feel confident in controlling this common parasite with some top tips. 

OTC, 28 Min Module

Eye care

Discover how pharmacy teams can support customers with advice and recommendations for eye conditions.

OTC, 24 Min Module

Ear care

This module will help pharmacy assistants give customers sound advice on how they can care for their ears.

OTC, 22 Min Module

Bladder weakness

Bladder weakness affects millions of people in the UK, but even though it is so common, it is a sensitive subject for many.

OTC, 22 Min Module

Oral care

Maintaining a good oral care routine has multiple benefits and pharmacy teams can be on hand to advise customers.

OTC, 18 Min Module

Understanding hayfever

There are big hopes for spring and summer 2021 as lockdown continues to ease. Pharmacy teams can ensure hayfever sufferers don’t miss out on the fun with management advice and support.

Time to brush up on pets

Pharmacy teams can be on hand to offer advice and recommendations for pet owners to keep their furry friends happy and healthy.

Time for action on fitness

As lockdown eases, how can pharmacy teams encourage customers to get back on track with their fitness goals?

Tackling oral health

Support customers with information and advice on a range of oral health conditions, including tooth decay and gum disease. 

Getting to grips with first aid

Pharmacy teams can provide first aid knowledge, advice and product recommendations, starting with what to included in a basic first aid kit.

Men's mental health

Find out what can pharmacy teams do to support men who are struggling with their mental health.

Skincare and mental health

At surface level, treating skin conditions may seem purely aesthetic, but in reality it goes much deeper.

Pain relief from top to toe

Pain can pop up anywhere, often without warning. But it’s not just OTC analgesics that can make a difference.

Baby care: into the unknown

Caring for a baby's health can be as stressful as it is joyful, but pharmacy teams can offer advice and reassurance.

Supporting smoking cessation

With smoking rates continuing to decline, the outlook is positive, but there’s still work to be done to protect the nation’s health.

Access to answers

Pharmacy-based diagnostic services continue to improve customers’ accessibility to healthcare. 

Raising the issue of erection problems

Pharmacy teams have a vital role to play in addressing the stigma of erection problems and supporting customers.

Surviving the Covid storm

Over a year on from the start of the pandemic, concerning new data has emerged about the state of the UK’s mental health.

Addressing inequalities

Why have certain groups been disproportionately affected by Covid-19 and what can community pharmacies do to help combat this? 

Covid-19: vaccination nation

As the rollout of the Covid-19 vaccination programme steps up, find out what pharmacy teams need to know.

Period of luxury ends

The tampon tax is finally abolished and pharmacy teams can help maintain positive momentum for women’s health.

The debilitating effects of long-Covid

While vaccination hopes swell and the light at the end of the tunnel comes into view, for some people the effects of the Covid-19 are more indefinite.

Greener schemes in pharmacy

From blister packs to PPE, the range of pharmacy items that can now be recycled is growing all the time. 

The obesity agenda

Obesity has been moving up the Government’s agenda in recent years, but the UK population is still piling on the pounds. 

Guarding against antibiotic resistance

Everyone has a part to play in the appropriate use of antibiotics, and pharmacy teams are ideally placed to help.

Discovering vitamin D deficiency

With everyone encouraged to stay home as much as possible during the pandemic, have people been getting enough vitamin D? 

Cancer during Covid-19

Fears about cancer can put many people off seeking help, but added concerns around Covid-19 have, in some cases, put even more barriers in place.

Wellbeing worries

Covid-19 has taken its toll on many people’s mental and physical health and wellbeing, but pharmacy teams can help.

Dealing with diabetes

People with diabetes are at increased risk of the complications of Covid-19 so what do you need to know?