This site is intended for Healthcare Professionals only

In-depth

Delve deeper into discussion with in-depth analysis and commentary.
woman with junk food.jpg

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

ubiquinol.jpg

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

astaxanthin.jpg

Let's look inside: astaxanthin

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

20 Jan 2022

Climate Change Signs.jpg

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

BHFS_A3Poster_Print_Ready.jpg

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

NHS-staff-respect OK copy.jpg

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

2022.jpg

2021 Covid round-up

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

07 Dec 2021

summary.jpg

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

summary.jpg

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

disease particles.jpg

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

front cover lead.jpg

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

PE lead pic.jpg

Unfair disadvantage for LGB community

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

15 Oct 2021

1d1f3f12b0d84e48bd15293d7addab46_width700_encodewebp_quality80.webp

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

frontcover summary image.jpg

A missed opportunity?

Good news for pharmacy technicians regarding the 2021/22 national flu vaccine programme, but does the new protocol go far enough?

04 Oct 2021

Recognition of Excellence 2021 sum.jpg

RoE 2021 winners revealed

The RoE Awards 2021 winners were announced at a glittering awards ceremony on 21 September. So who took home the top prizes?

22 Sep 2021

RoE Awards 2021_champagne.png

Let the celebrations begin!

The long wait to find out this year’s Recognition of Excellence Awards finalists is officially over. So, what are the categories and who is joining us for this year’s ceremony?

20 Sep 2021

Change privacy settings