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Women's health

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

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Focusing on gynaecological health

March features many healthcare campaigns focusing on the female reproductive system.

01 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Boots reduces EHC costs dramatically after long-running campaign

Boots slashes price for generic levonorgestrel from £15.99 to £10.

04 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Government proposes POM to P switch for HRT product

MHRA launches a proposal on reclassifying the HRT vaginal tablet Gina 10.

02 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Menopause support

This CPD module provides an overview of the menopause.

25 Jan 2022 , 15 Min Module

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Women across UK failing to get menopause support at work, study shows

Over one million women said they are struggling in the workplace because of symptoms.

19 Jan 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Focusing on women's health

Health problems don’t just affect women physically – they can have a huge mental health impact too.

17 Jan 2022 , 4 Min Article

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The pros and cons of ethical sanitary products

With billions of sanpro products used every year in the UK, their environmental impact is a thorny issue.

15 Jan 2022 , 3 Min Article

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Menstrual bleeding

This pharmacy scenario aims to improve your understanding of heavy menstrual bleeding.

19 Dec 2021 , 5 Min Module

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Government pledges to reduce cost of repeat HRT prescriptions

Government says women could save up to £200 but RPS warns move does not go far enough.

01 Nov 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Labour MP campaigns to end HRT prescription charges

Carolyn Harris hopes her bill will help change the law on HRT prescriptions.

06 Oct 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy contraception pilot launches in 7 NHS regions

Pilot offers ongoing access to oral contraception from pharmacies in some PCNs.

04 Oct 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacies in Scotland to offer bridging contraception service

Pharmacies will be able to provide a three-month supply of desogestrel after a consultation.

24 Sep 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Emergency contraception prescriptions fall sharply in England

The 90,068 prescriptions dispensed last year compares with 252,800 dispensed in 2010.

23 Sep 2021 , 1 Min Article

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EHC refusals 'unacceptable' says RPS

'Unacceptable' that young women had negative experience in pharmacies says RPS.

17 Sep 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Scottish Government proposes women's health pharmacy service

The Scottish Government wants pharmacies to play a greater role in women's health.

23 Aug 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Dysmenorrhoea

This pharmacy scenario will improve your understanding of period pains, known as dysmenorrhoea.

22 Aug 2021 , 5 Min Module

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