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Travel health

Infestation of the nation

Bedbugs have hit the headlines recently, with fears that infestations in Paris have made it to London…

13 Nov 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Mental health

Hard to swallow

New statistics show that excessive alcohol consumption is still a problem for many people, so what can community pharmacy teams do to help them recognise and moderate their intake?

05 Oct 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Smoking cessation

Bring in the ban

Superdrug has announced it will be banning single use vapes and aims to have stock cleared by the end of 2023.

04 Oct 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Women's health

Blood is thicker than water

A new BMJ study has raised eyebrows as it marks the first-time human blood cells have been used to test period products.

13 Sep 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy team

Celebrating pharmacy technicians

This year’s World Pharmacy Technician Day falls on 17 October, and there has never been a more pertinent time to celebrate the profession.

13 Sep 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Health supplements

A NICE first

An industry milestone, NICE has published a new guideline for healthcare professionals on vitamin B12 deficiency

11 Aug 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Women's health

Monitoring maternal mortality

As the world of medicine advances, why is the UK’s maternal mortality rate rising?

10 Aug 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Infections & antimicrobial stewardship

Addressing AMR

As WHO publishes its first AMR research agenda, and a UN report lays bare the threat of superbugs, what role can pharmacy play in AMR protection?

13 Jul 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Education & training

Championing training

The newly established NHS Long Term Workforce Plan sees the Government back plans to invest over £2.4 billion to fund additional education and training places.

11 Jul 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Sustainability

Facing (exhaust)ion

A 2023 report has identified some of the greatest environmental threats to health in the UK.

14 Jun 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Screening & diagnostics

Hidden highs

Hypertension is becoming more and more common amongst middle-aged and older adults. But what about those who are younger?

17 May 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Health supplements

Uplift and upsell

The herbal medicines category can be confusing to navigate, but the right advice from pharmacy teams can lead to satisfied and informed customers, and increased sales for the pharmacy.

11 May 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Sleep & insomnia

Diseases that dance to the music of time

We are all aware that our bodies follow circadian rhythms. But how can upsetting those rhythms affect our overall health?

12 Apr 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Actions over words

Editor's comment April 2023.

12 Apr 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy team

Dream big

Editor's comment March 2023.

15 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Women's health

At what cost?

Patients in England will now be able to obtain HRT for less, but the new scheme plays havoc with current prescription pricing.

15 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article