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Pain relief

Consider all the available options for pain management.

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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 , 1 Min Article

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The Pain Code Conversation

In the first video of a 3-part series, discover how The Pain Code can support you with analgesic stewardship, plus practical advice for consultations with customers deemed suitable for supply.

05 Jun 2023 , 5 Min Module

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Antidepressants prescribed for chronic pain despite ‘insufficient’ evidence

'Reliable evidence' for duloxetine but not other medicines prescribed for chronic pain

11 May 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Deprescribing opioids in people with chronic pain: part four

Understand the definition of deprescribing.

10 Feb 2023 , 10 Min Module

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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 , 1 Min Article

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Deprescribing opioids in people with chronic pain: part three

Understanding the components of opioid stewardship

11 Jan 2023 , 10 Min Module

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Deprescribing opioids in people with chronic pain: part two

Recognising how good management of chronic pain can improve quality of life

20 Dec 2022 , 10 Min Module

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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 , 10 Min Module

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Let's look inside: natural pain relief

Penny King, marketing consultant for Traumeel at BioPathica, explores the inner workings and benefits of natural pain relief

10 Oct 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Head above the rest

Some 10 million people in Britain get migraines and over 80 per cent get headaches at various times.

19 Jul 2022 , 1 Min Article

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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 , 1 Min Article

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Tackling long term pain relief

How can pharmacy teams help those suffering from long-term chronic pain conditions?

21 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Welcome relief

Deep Relief is back on TV with a new advert showing how to use the topical NSAID to relieve aches and pains.

08 Oct 2021 , 1 Min Article

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MHRA reclassifies Nuromol from P to GSL

The decision will make it easier for patients to access the painkiller, says the regulator.

17 Aug 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Thinking ahead about migraine

Find out how pharmacy teams can support sufferers with prevention and management advice for migraine and help them take back control.

21 Jul 2021 , 5 Min Article

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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 , 2 Min Module

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