OTC

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

Skin conditions,

Understanding acne

Pharmacy teams are often approached by patients suffering from skin complaints such as acne. Being aware of the various myths surrounding this common skin condition will enable appropriate self-care advice to be offered, as well as effective OTC treatment recommendations.

10 Jan 2023 , 15 Min Module

Sore throat,

Sore throat

To understand why a sore throat happens, it is useful to know a little about the upper respiratory tract, which comprises of the nose and nasal passages, the sinuses, the pharynx and the larynx.

07 Dec 2022 , 15 Min Module

Skin conditions,

Blowing hot and cold

As winter unfurls, pharmacy teams can help customers protect their skin as much as possible with OTC solutions and advice.

07 Dec 2022 , 1 Min Article

Health supplements,

Simple supplements

We should be able to get all the vitamins and micronutrients we need from our diet alone, but this is becoming increasingly difficult for many customers, especially due to the cost-of-living crisis.

07 Dec 2022 , 1 Min Article

Eyes & ears,

Eyes on the prize

Sight is arguably one of our most important senses, but studies show that many people are neglecting their eye health.

01 Dec 2022 , 1 Min Article

Healthy living,

Ding dong merrily on health

As the festive season approaches, pharmacy staff are in the right place to help customers deal with the effects of seasonal ailments and overindulgence.

12 Nov 2022 , 1 Min Article

Older people's health,

Ripe old age

As we see the ageing population continue to grow, here's how pharmacy teams can protect older people’s health, both physically and mentally

11 Nov 2022 , 1 Min Article

Cough & cold,

Flu fighters

Coughs and colds are two of the most common complaints pharmacy teams will hear about, especially in the winter months. Here's everything you need to know for the 2022/23 season

11 Nov 2022 , 1 Min Article

Eyes & ears,

Ear care

Ears are complex organs and when things go wrong, it's not just hearing that can be affected. This module will help pharmacy assistants give customers sound advice on how they can care for their ears.

11 Nov 2022 , 15 Min Module

Tiredness and fatigue,

Tiredness and fatigue

Tiredness is often regarded as a fact of life, but it's actually far from normal and can be related to issues such as stress, sleep problems and poor diet.

12 Oct 2022 , 15 Min Module

Men's health,

Heart of the matter

Heart disease is the top cause of premature death for men in the UK. Here's how pharmacy can use its reach and accessibility to help customers maximise their heart health before it’s too late

11 Oct 2022 , 1 Min Article

Eyes & ears,

Loud and clear

With more and more pharmacies offering extensive ear care services, it’s important for the whole team to be up to speed on common ear conditions

10 Oct 2022 , 1 Min Article

Pregnancy & baby care,

Oh baby, baby

Pregnancy can be one of the most exciting times in a new mother’s life and involves many great changes within body. Expectant mothers may look to the pharmacy for support

09 Oct 2022 , 1 Min Article

Smoking cessation,

Holy smokes!

Whilst smoking prevalence has fallen across the UK since 2011, there is still a long way to go to reach its 2030 ‘smokefree’ target.

16 Sep 2022 , 1 Min Article

Incontinence,

Bladder logic

Bladder weakness is as common as migraine or hayfever and affects about seven per cent of the population, yet it remains hard for people to discuss, and therefore treat appropriately.

16 Sep 2022 , 1 Min Article

Men's health,

Erectile dysfunction

Occasional difficulty in getting or maintaining an erection is nothing to worry about for most men, but when this occurs regularly, lifestyle interventions or even licensed medicines may be required, and pharmacy teams can offer customers advice.

15 Sep 2022 , 15 Min Module

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