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A new perspective

For many people, the go-to for treating chronic pain is an OTC analgesic. However, there are some more holistic practices that can help too.

11 Mar 2026

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Naprosyn® Pain Relief

Complete the training elements on this page to learn how Naprosyn® Pain Relief works and where it fits into the pharmacy pain category

14 Nov 2025

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On the point of pain

Throughout September’s Pain Awareness Month, pharmacy teams can play a vital role in tackling pain and its management.

11 Sep 2025

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Let's look inside: Panadol Capsule

Michalis Karatzas, senior brand manager at Panadol, gave us an insight into the brand new Panadol Capsule.

14 Feb 2025

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Processing pain

Pain is a broad term – it can cover various physical and non-physical ailments, last five minutes or five years, and serve as an alert to other conditions.

11 Dec 2024

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The gender pain gap continues to widen

Women in the UK continue to experience longer diagnosis times compared to men, and the disparity is growing.

13 Nov 2023

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The Pain Code

Perrigo UK’s new ‘Pain Code’ offers a simple approach to dealing with customer interactions about pain management.

13 Sep 2023

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Category Insight: Child pain

Feel confident handling queries about child pain.

17 May 2023

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Playing the long pain

From advice and signposting, to lending a sympathetic ear, there is plenty that pharmacy teams can do to support customers living with chronic pain.

10 Feb 2023

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Deprescribing opioids in people with chronic pain: part one

Understanding the epidemiology, classification and symptoms of chronic pain

11 Nov 2022

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Exercise better than paracetamol for osteoarthritis, says NICE

'Regular and consistent exercise' is the first line treatment, says NICE.

04 May 2022

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Shin splints

This scenario will help pharmacy technicians understand the the ways to help customers deal with shin splints.

19 Jul 2021

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A new approach to osteoarthritis and joint pain

When customers come to your pharmacy with joint pain associated with osteoarthritis or joint wear and tear, it may mean they have reached the point where their quality of life is being impacted.

05 May 2021

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