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Getting older and reaching retirement age can be exciting for many, presenting a time for people to slow down and enjoy the lives they have created. However, it also means being more susceptible to long-term health conditions.
17 Sep 2024 , 1 Min Article
Having a parasite can sound like an unusual or tropical ailment, but they can affect anyone, anywhere, and need prompt treatment to stop them spreading.
Feel confident in your abilities to provide first aid when necessary, as well as be able to share this vital knowledge and OTC recommendations with customers.
19 Aug 2024 , 15 Min Module
Most people will have no doubt heard of IBS and IBD, and some may even know the symptoms associated with these conditions. But what exactly are they? What causes them? And how can they be treated?
19 Aug 2024 , 1 Min Article
Children and young people are suffering through an obesity crisis, with UK statistics showing worrying upward trends for the future.
From airborne to skin allergens, and food to medication, there’s a whole host of things that can cause people to have an allergic reaction – and pharmacy staff can be a useful source of advice on how to prevent and manage allergies.
Welcome to our CPD module series for community pharmacy technicians. Written in conjunction with the Pharmacy Magazine CPD series, it will mirror the magazine’s programme throughout the year. The series has been designed for you to use as part of your continuing professional development. Reflective exercises have been included to help you put your learning into practice.
18 Jul 2024 , 10 Min Module
Muscles and joints allow us the freedom of movement, flexibility and mobility. From time to time, however, they may become strained or injured for various reasons. This module looks at how you can advise customers with OTC treatments and self care.
18 Jul 2024 , 15 Min Module
There are a couple of problems that may pose a threat to eye health and sight, but many of them can be treated in the pharmacy.
18 Jul 2024 , 1 Min Article
Recommending a paracetamol or ibuprofen for someone with a headache is often the right solution, but pharmacy teams should be aware of the different types of headaches customers may be suffering from.
Feet often get neglected until the sun comes out, but pharmacy teams can convince customers that a good footcare routine is important all year round.
There are a variety of foot problems customers may experience, and many of them can be treated with help from the pharmacy and self care, often without the need for a doctor’s appointment.
19 Jun 2024 , 15 Min Module
19 Jun 2024 , 10 Min Module
Many of us take for granted the ability to hear, and it is only when this sense is affected that we realise just how much of our daily lives depend on our ear health.
19 Jun 2024 , 5 Min Article
It is important for pharmacy teams to be able to help or impart useful knowledge when it comes to common first aid concerns.
19 Jun 2024 , 10 Min Article
Whether customers are holidaying at home or abroad, pharmacy teams are on standby to give self care advice and OTC knowledge to help manage a whole range of summer ailments.
19 Jun 2024 , 1 Min Article
