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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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Winter welfare

Longer, darker days can worsen mental health for many people, but support and advice from pharmacy teams can help.

05 Dec 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Nighttime notions

“Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise,” is a well-known quote, which research has proven to ring true. But how closely do pharmacy customers connect sleep with wellbeing?

14 Nov 2024 , 1 Min Article

diabetes

No more sugarcoating

Diabetes is a chronic condition which requires constant vigilance, making the number of undiagnosed diabetics extremely concerning.

13 Nov 2024 , 1 Min Article

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On the outside

Skin takes the brunt of the cold in winter, and most of the time, it puts up a strong defence. However, there are various conditions that can flare up and require more attention than usual during the colder months.

03 Oct 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Flush on you

Everyone knows the feeling of desperately needing to use the bathroom, and the relief that comes when the wait is over. However, for some people, the wait ends before it should, causing stress, worry and embarrassment.

17 Sep 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Unwanted visitors

Having a parasite can sound like an unusual or tropical ailment, but they can affect anyone, anywhere, and need prompt treatment to stop them spreading.

17 Sep 2024 , 1 Min Article

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The weight of the world

Children and young people are suffering through an obesity crisis, with UK statistics showing worrying upward trends for the future.

19 Aug 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Feeling gutted?

Most people will have no doubt heard of IBS and IBD, and some may even know the symptoms associated with these conditions. But what exactly are they? What causes them? And how can they be treated?

19 Aug 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Headstrong

Recommending a paracetamol or ibuprofen for someone with a headache is often the right solution, but pharmacy teams should be aware of the different types of headaches customers may be suffering from.

18 Jul 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Feet first

Feet often get neglected until the sun comes out, but pharmacy teams can convince customers that a good footcare routine is important all year round.

18 Jul 2024 , 1 Min Article

eye-problems

In a blink!

There are a couple of problems that may pose a threat to eye health and sight, but many of them can be treated in the pharmacy.

18 Jul 2024 , 1 Min Article

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