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OTC training

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Dry skin

Dry skin usually occurs on the face, hands, arms and legs and can often be managed with simple self care tips.

25 Sep 2015

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Medicated skincare

Skin conditions such as acne and cold sores aren't usually serious but as they are visible on the face they can affect confidence.

25 Sep 2015

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Oral health

As well as going to the dentist regularly, many customers will come to the pharmacy for advice about oral health problems.

24 Sep 2015

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Child skincare

Many skin conditions can affect babies and children. Some can be treated easily with OTC products but others  -need further care.

24 Sep 2015

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Child health

Babies and young children are particularly prone to minor ailments but many can be treated with OTC products.

24 Sep 2015

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Allergy

One in four people suffer from an allergy at some point so you're likely to get lots of requests for advice and products.

24 Sep 2015

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Questions: open or closed?

This service excellence module focuses on using your professional judgement to know whether to ask open or closed questions, including scenario-based learning. 

23 Sep 2015

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Head lice

About three million people may be affected by head lice each year so it's a subject you are likely to be asked about quite often.

23 Sep 2015

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Scalp problems

Scalp problems can seem trivial to non-sufferers but they cause emotional problems as well as physical symptoms.

23 Sep 2015

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Footcare

Taking 6,000 steps a day, it’s not surprising that there are many problems that can affect the feet but OTC products can help.

22 Sep 2015

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Eye care

Many conditions that affect the eyes require treatment from a GP but some minor conditions respond well to OTC treatments.

22 Sep 2015

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Ear care

Ears are remarkable organs that are able to recognise 400,000 different sounds and relay them to the brain's memory bank.

22 Sep 2015

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Cold, cough and sore throat

Colds, coughs and sore throats are extremely common. Here’s how you can help customers to ease their symptoms.

22 Sep 2015

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Stomach pain & cramps

Some sufferers find it difficult to put a label on stomach pain as symptoms can be rather general so they may need your help.

22 Sep 2015

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Diarrhoea

Diarrhoea is an unpleasant but short-lived condition that resolves on its own but it can cause dehydration.

21 Sep 2015

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Constipation

Although people don't need to open their bowels everyday, problems can occur when their normal pattern is disrupted.

21 Sep 2015

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