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FIRST PRESCRIPTIONS FOR HEART FAILURE

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MANAGEMENT OF HEART FAILURE

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NUTRITION AND MEDICINES: PART THREE

Nutrition, medicines and myths: evolution of pharmacy practice.

08 Dec 2023 , 10 Min Article


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IMPROVING ASTHMA CARE

Asthma attacks in the UK have increased by a third over the past decade and the
number of people affected by the disease here is among the highest in the world.
So why aren’t new therapeutic options being utilised to better effect?

09 Oct 2023 , 1 Min Article


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BETA-BLOCKERS MAY REDUCE KNEE ARTHROPLASTIES IN OA

Beta-blockers may reduce the need for total knee arthroplasty (TKA) in people
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SERVICE TOOLKIT: SMOKING CESSATION

The Government wants England to be “smoke-free” by 2030 and pharmacies could
help achieve this ambition by engaging with the Smoking Cessation Advanced
Service.

05 Oct 2023 , 1 Min Article


Clinical
https://www.pharmacymagazine.co.uk/clinical/weight-loss-drugs-should-we-believe-the-hype

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WEIGHT LOSS DRUGS: SHOULD WE BELIEVE THE HYPE?

Does the repurposing of incretin-based therapies as anti-obesity agents warrant
all the hype? And can the NHS deliver such medications equitably, safely and
sustainably, given the recent problems with shortages as demand soars?

04 Oct 2023 , 1 Min Article


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https://www.pharmacymagazine.co.uk/clinical/making-connections

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MAKING CONNECTIONS

The integration of pharmacy IT services with the wider NHS is gathering pace,
overseen by the Community Pharmacy IT Group.

02 Oct 2023 , 1 Min Article


Clinical
https://www.pharmacymagazine.co.uk/clinical/flu-and-covid-vaccine-programme-autumn-2023

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A CLOSER LOOK AT THE IMPACT OF THIS AUTUMN'S FLU AND COVID VACCINE PROGRAMME

Last-minute changes to the Covid and flu vaccination schedules were so
exasperating, they led to Community Pharmacy England describing the situation as
shambolic. So what happened and why?

18 Sep 2023 , 3 Min Article


Clinical
https://www.pharmacymagazine.co.uk/clinical/dealing-with-those-bumps-in-the-road

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DEALING WITH THOSE BUMPS IN THE ROAD

Helping pregnant women every step of the way

18 Sep 2023 , 1 Min Article


Clinical
https://www.pharmacymagazine.co.uk/clinical/q-and-a-actinic-keratoses

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Q&A: ACTINIC KERATOSES

Nearly a quarter of the UK population aged 60 years and over have actinic
keratoses, according to NICE – but what are they? Are they cancerous and how
should they be treated?

18 Sep 2023 , 1 Min Article


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https://www.pharmacymagazine.co.uk/clinical/skincare-and-the-menopause

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SKINCARE AND THE MENOPAUSE

Hot flushes are a common symptom of the menopause but many women find the
changes to their skin even more distressing.

13 Sep 2023 , 1 Min Article






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BUMPS AHEAD!

Pregnancy can have an impact on many aspects of a woman’s mental and physical
health. This feature explores a range of conditions that can occur during
pregnancy and how the pharmacy can help.

15 Jan 2024 , 1 Min Article


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TO B12 OR NOT TO B12?

This feature explores the importance of vitamin B12 and the vital role it plays
in maintaining our overall health.

15 Jan 2024 , 1 Min Article


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https://www.pharmacymagazine.co.uk/otc/1214794-a-closer-look-at-mens-health

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A CLOSER LOOK AT MEN'S HEALTH

Men cannot afford to be reticent to talk about their health, as UK mortality
statistics show. This article explores how pharmacy teams can help men engage
with issues of sexual health.

15 Jan 2024 , 1 Min Article


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WOMEN'S INTIMATE HEALTH

For many women, the pharmacy is the first port of call when it comes to changes
to their intimate health. With many OTC treatments available, pharmacy teams can
assist women with treatment expertise and comforting advice.

12 Jan 2024 , 1 Min Article


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MOST PEOPLE STILL REACH FOR SHORT-ACTING HEARTBURN TREATMENTS

Pharmacy teams should provide guidance on longer acting products, says Haleon.

18 Dec 2023 , 2 Min Article


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FREEZING OUT WINTER ILLNESS

The winter months cannot only exacerbate common conditions but bring with it
some serious impacts on health.

11 Dec 2023 , 1 Min Article


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SMOKING CESSATION

Since the pandemic, more people recognise the importance of maintaining a
healthy respiratory system. For many, this involves taking the first steps to
stopping smoking. Pharmacy teams can help customers have a healthier start to
2024 by offering advice and support on how to quit.

08 Dec 2023 , 15 Min Article


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QUANTITY & QUALITY

The supplement and CBD category remains a dynamic sector for pharmacy. Take a
look at the latest changes to regulations and advice for pharmacy customers.

07 Dec 2023 , 1 Min Article


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COMMUNITY PHARMACIES OFFER EYE CARE ADVICE

Getting a GP appointment is no longer an easy task, which creates opportunities
for community pharmacies to help customers by offering eye care advice and
treatment.

07 Dec 2023 , 1 Min Article


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https://www.pharmacymagazine.co.uk/otc/1210701-sore-throat-2023

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SORE THROAT

To understand why a sore throat happens, it is useful to know a little about the
upper respiratory tract, which comprises the nose and nasal passages, the
sinuses, the pharynx and the larynx.

13 Nov 2023 , 15 Min Article








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