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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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In need of insulin

From recognising early symptoms to helping people manage their medicines and lifestyle, community pharmacy teams are on the frontline of diabetes care.

07 Oct 2025 , 1 Min Article

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A tiny, big problem

Whether we like to believe it or not, parasitic infections are common, especially in households with young children. Training Matters explores how pharmacy teams can help customers spot and treat them.

11 Sep 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Where there's smoke

With disposable vapes now banned in the UK to protect children’s health, will more people go back to smoking, and how can pharmacy teams support customers who want to quit?

10 Sep 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Cough up!

Alongside providing medication for asthmatic customers and those with COPD, pharmacy team members can also provide essential lifestyle advice key to preventing flare-ups and the condition worsening.

13 Aug 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Can't stomach it?

Bladder and bowel conditions can make daily tasks inconvenient, whilst also being extremely painful and uncomfortable. Training Matters explores the different conditions pharmacy teams may come across.

13 Aug 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Fit to respond

From cuts and grazes to CPR, there are many ways pharmacy teams can support customers with first aid concerns.

13 Aug 2025 , 1 Min Article

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A headache headlock

Everyone experiences headache from time to time, but do your customers know the difference between a tension headache and a migraine, a cluster headache and one brought on by dehydration?

11 Jul 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Step by step

From verrucas to varicose veins, pharmacy teams are perfectly placed to help customers look after their feet and legs to stay mobile and pain-free.

07 Jul 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Let's look inside: Weleda Arnica

Emma Goessen, spokesperson for Weleda Arnica, gives us an insight into the traditional herbal medicine Arnica Massage Balm.

06 Jun 2025 , 1 Min Article

mental-wellbeing

Keep the cogs turning

While age does impact one’s susceptibility to certain conditions like dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, there are many lifestyle changes customers can implement to reduce the likelihood of their onset.

06 Jun 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Well through wanderlust

Training Matters explores how pharmacy teams can help customers to have stress-free holidays and feel confident taking on travel health concerns.

06 Jun 2025 , 1 Min Article

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So long, psoriasis!

Conditions like psoriasis and hair loss can hugely impact customers’ wellbeing. Pharmacy teams have a crucial role to play in managing the physical and emotional consequences.

14 May 2025 , 1 Min Article

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