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OTC

Boost your OTC knowledge on a wide range of conditions and be able to provide product recommendations, treatment and advice at the counter.
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Identification and intervention

Pharmacy teams provide health screening services and testing kits, but there's potential to do more.

26 May 2020 , 2 Min Article

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Put a smile on your face

A considerable number of people don't take good care of their teeth, putting them at risk of serious oral and general health problems.

16 Apr 2020 , 4 Min Article

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Making sense of supplements

It can be confusing to know which supplements are suitable for different individuals, but pharmacy teams can help.

16 Apr 2020 , 5 Min Article

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A covid kind of summer

Spending a lot more time at home in lockdown doesn't mean that seasonal health concerns should be overlooked.

16 Apr 2020 , 5 Min Article

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Muscle and joint pain

With sports injuries resulting in muscle and joint pain, prevention is often key and pharmacy teams can help.

13 Mar 2020 , 15 Min Module

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Let's hear it for the boy

A lack of health services for men has seen an increase in the health inequality gap, but pharmacy teams can help.

10 Mar 2020 , 4 Min Article

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Beyond the surface

Skin conditions are often only regarded as a physical problem, but the psychological impact can create issues that go much deeper.

10 Mar 2020 , 5 Min Article

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Baby on board

Pharmacy teams can help parents care for their baby and be there to spot when things may be more serious.

10 Mar 2020 , 7 Min Article

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Women's intimate health

Pharmacy teams can provide reassuring and non-judgmental advice to ensure that women stay healthy.

17 Feb 2020 , 15 Min Module

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Let's talk about sex

Pharmacy teams are ideally placed to lead conversations about STIs and help improve customers' sexual health.

12 Feb 2020 , 4 Min Article

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The kids are alright

With so many health issues that can affect children, it is no wonder parents need advice from the pharmacy every now and again. Pharmacy teams can be on hand to reassure parents and help the kids feel alright

12 Feb 2020 , 6 Min Article

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Head in the clouds

Not everything is yet known about e-cigarettes, but it is one option people are using to try and give up smoking.

12 Feb 2020 , 5 Min Article

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Smoking cessation

It's time to quit smoking. Pharmacy teams can offer customers advice and support for a healthier new year.

15 Jan 2020 , 15 Min Module

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Heads up

Headaches can be bothersome from time to time, but some types of headaches and migraine can be debilitating.

14 Jan 2020 , 5 Min Article

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Taboos? So last year

It's time to start talking about all aspects of women's health and pharmacy teams can help with information, support and signposting.

14 Jan 2020 , 5 Min Article

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Headache and migraine

Headaches can affect everyone from time to time but pharmacy staff need to know which types may need more careful consideration.

12 Dec 2019 , 15 Min Module

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