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Women's health

Focus on female concerns and supporting the health of women of all ages.

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Gina support tools

Understand the path to purchase in the pharmacy and the tools available to support supply decisions

08 Aug 2024

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Gina supply considerations

Recognise the contraindications and conditions that need GP referral when considering recommending Gina

07 Aug 2024

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England needs a national pharmacy EHC service say trade bodies

England needs an advanced EHC service to make care more accessible, say bodies.

25 Jun 2024

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Let's look inside: Evana and Ultravana

Anna Maxwell, founder and CEO of Maxwellia, gives us an insight into Evana and Ultravana.

19 Jun 2024

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UK women's health standards drop according to global findings

A survey found that standards of women's health in the UK rank poorly compared to those of other EU countries, raising important questions about the time, effort and money put into women's health in the UK.

05 Jun 2024

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Weighing in

A woman’s worth should never be limited to how much she weighs. The role that weight plays in overall wellbeing, however, should not be ignored.

19 May 2024

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Smear tests

This scenario aims to make you feel confident in answering questions about smear tests.

12 Feb 2024

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Morning after pill should be available from petrol stations, say medics

Mandatory consultations can be useful but sometimes impede EHC access, say family planning doctors

05 Feb 2024

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Superdrug ‘first to stock’ £99 non-hormonal menopause medication

Superdrug to stock Veoza at price of £99 per pack of 28

01 Feb 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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Free EHC now available to all women from Cornwall pharmacies

Council to fund free pharmacy EHC provision for all 'regardless of age'

02 Oct 2023

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HRT manufacturer says new factory will help ‘future proof’ supply chain

Besins says new facility will boost global manufacturing output by 30 per cent

22 Sep 2023

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Blood is thicker than water

A new BMJ study has raised eyebrows as it marks the first-time human blood cells have been used to test period products.

13 Sep 2023

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Attention women!

A new survey on women’s reproductive health has been launched by the Government on Thursday 7 September.

13 Sep 2023

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New EHC brand LoviOne to hit pharmacy shelves this autumn

Company behind Lovima launches new branded EHC product

11 Sep 2023

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