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Women's health

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

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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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New NHS clinics to provide pelvic floor support for women

Pregnant women and new mums are to receive support from new NHS clinics.

22 Jul 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Advice and choice

Lovima is Maxwellia’s new pharmacy brand of desogestrel (75 micrograms), putting pharmacy at the frontline of providing important contraception advice and choice.

21 Jul 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Expanding access

Hana, a progestogen-only oral contraceptive pill containing 75 micrograms of desogestrel is now available to buy OTC.

21 Jul 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Cancer conversations

As the pandemic eases and cancer referrals catch up, pharmacy teams have a fresh opportunity to raise awareness of gynaecological cancers.

21 Jul 2021 , 5 Min Article

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RPS calls for action on women's health inequalities

Action is needed to reduce the inequalities faced by women when accessing health services, the Royal Pharmaceutical Society has said. 

20 Jul 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Report reveals impact of Covid on female health workers

The NHS Confederation's Health and Care Women Leaders Network found "a significant rise" in female staff reporting poor health.

05 May 2021 , 2 Min Article

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Emergency contraception

Are you able to answer customer queries about emergency contraception?

26 Apr 2021 , 5 Min Module

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Breast screening

Would you be able to provide advice about breast cancer screening?

26 Apr 2021 , 5 Min Module

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Period poverty

Around 15 per cent of girls in the UK struggle to buy sanitary products. Find out what support is available.

26 Apr 2021 , 5 Min Module

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Female fertility

Improve your understanding of female fertility and consider the ways women can maximise their chances of conceiving.

26 Apr 2021 , 2 Min Module

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Pelvic organ prolapse

Do you know what pelvic organ prolapse is and understand why so many people don't seek medical help?

23 Apr 2021 , 2 Min Module

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