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Child health

Provide advice on conditions affecting children and teens.

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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

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RPS: Puberty blocker legislation could ‘criminalise’ pharmacists

Ban on new prescriptions poses a legal threat to pharmacists, Society warns.

01 Aug 2024

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Labour: ‘Simply not possible’ for pharmacists to police puberty blocker prescriptions

Health minister defends Labour decision to uphold ban enforced by former government.

29 Jul 2024

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DH implements ‘emergency ban’ on puberty suppressing hormones

No new patients under 18 to be put on puberty suppressing hormones under emergency ban

30 May 2024

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DH targets puberty suppressing hormones ‘loopholes’ for overseas prescribers

Health secretary says 'nothing is off the table' in tackling overseas 'loopholes'.

17 Apr 2024

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Start for Life campaign

The NHS have launched a campaign which provides free resources for parents and carers.

16 Jan 2024

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Putting pharmacy first for infant feeding advice

Pharmacy can play an important role in supporting new parents when they are looking for advice regarding infant feeding.

23 Oct 2023

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I got you babe

For many a concerned parent, the first place they may turn when their child seems a little under the weather is their local pharmacy. Here's how staff can quell their worries

13 Sep 2023

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Managing pain and fever in children

This single-page module will help keep you up to date on how to manage pain and fever in children.

22 Aug 2023

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No role models?

With an obesity crisis weighing on the small shoulders of the UK’s children and teens, can community pharmacies help parents demonstrate healthy habits for better futures?

14 Jun 2023

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Category Insight: Child pain

Feel confident handling queries about child pain.

17 May 2023

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Advising parents on childhood eczema

Prepare to advise parents and carers on appropriate management of their children’s eczema.

07 Mar 2023

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MHRA approves secukinumab for paediatric arthritis

The drug will be used to treat two types of paediatric arthritic conditions

09 Nov 2022

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MHRA approves melatonin solution for children with ADHD and insomnia

Children with ADHD are more likely to have sleep onset insomnia

05 Oct 2022

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Category Insight: Young people's mental health

How can pharmacy teams support the mental health of young people going back to school in September? Discover all on our latest podcast episode.

31 Aug 2022

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