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70 years of APTUK!

On Saturday 9 April, the Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK (APTUK) held its 70-year anniversary Celebration Conference.

11 Apr 2022

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Strength in numbers

APTUK’s new president calls on pharmacy technicians across the UK to join forces and have their voices heard.

21 Mar 2022

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POM to P for HRT?

As it considers switching an HRT tablet from POM to P for the very first time, the MHRA is calling for people to express their views

03 Mar 2022

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The micronutrient gap in British diets

Covid-19 has brought the important of a strong immune system into sharp focus. But are customer compromising their immune health by eating an unheathly diet?

18 Feb 2022

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Let's look inside: ubiquinol

In the first of a new series, we explore little-known nutrients that look set to play a bigger role in human nutrition in future.

27 Jan 2022

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Let's look inside: astaxanthin

In the second part of our series looking at interesting natural nutrients, we examine astaxanthin.

20 Jan 2022

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The pros and cons of ethical sanitary products

With billions of sanpro products used every year in the UK, their environmental impact is a thorny issue.

15 Jan 2022

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Scan for better health

As children continue to get heavier, a new Government initiative aims to make it easier for parents to choose healthier, less fattening foods.

14 Jan 2022

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Treat pharmacy staff with a little more respect

Stories of abusive behaviour towards pharmacy teams from members of the public are surfacing once again.

09 Dec 2021

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2021 Covid round-up

2021 has been a year dominated by vaccines and a virus that still refuses to be beaten.

07 Dec 2021

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Planet friendly beauty

The British Beauty Council launched its Planet Positive Beauty Guide to help consumers think more sustainably. What can pharmacy teams take away from this?

15 Nov 2021

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Get to grips with folic fortification

The Government has announced that folic acid will be added to non-wholemeal wheat flour. Here's what pharmacy teams need to know and why

14 Nov 2021

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How important is fresh air in preventing Covid-19?

Research shows that most people don’t understand the importance of fresh air in preventing the disease.

10 Nov 2021

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Every Mind Matters is back

The nation's mental health is the focus of a new campaign tackling the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.

15 Oct 2021

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Unfair disadvantage for LGB community

A new report highlights stark health inequalities for the LGB community.

15 Oct 2021

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Revolutionising diabetes care

The latest technology for managing type 1 diabetes is now approved for use on the NHS as part of a pilot scheme.

09 Oct 2021

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