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A focus on lips

Dental care professional Ali Lowe, founder of the Fit-Lip campaign, say lips need more hydration and protection as days get colder

02 Jan 2023

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Dental backlog creates hole to fill

With 90 per cent of dental practices still not taking on adult NHS patients, community pharmacies may find themselves in the front line for immediate oral health advice

02 Jan 2023

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The big issue

Numbers of the obese and overweight continue to grow, yet the Government has delayed its planned obesity strategy measures, angering many health experts

02 Jan 2023

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Age concerns

While living longer is something to be celebrated, an ageing population has implications for the economy, services and society

02 Jan 2023

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Treating sore throat in the pharmacy

Understanding the causes and managing public expectations are the best answers this winter

23 Dec 2022

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Towards a smoke-free 2030

Could alternatives to cigarettes hold the key to a 'smoke-free' Britain?

23 Dec 2022

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December products led by Braun

This month's product news: December 2022

09 Dec 2022

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Blowing hot and cold

As winter unfurls, pharmacy teams can help customers protect their skin as much as possible with OTC solutions and advice.

07 Dec 2022

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Simple supplements

We should be able to get all the vitamins and micronutrients we need from our diet alone, but this is becoming increasingly difficult for many customers, especially due to the cost-of-living crisis.

07 Dec 2022

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Eyes on the prize

Sight is arguably one of our most important senses, but studies show that many people are neglecting their eye health.

01 Dec 2022

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Ding dong merrily on health

As the festive season approaches, pharmacy staff are in the right place to help customers deal with the effects of seasonal ailments and overindulgence.

12 Nov 2022

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Ripe old age

As we see the ageing population continue to grow, here's how pharmacy teams can protect older people’s health, both physically and mentally

11 Nov 2022

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Flu fighters

Coughs and colds are two of the most common complaints pharmacy teams will hear about, especially in the winter months. Here's everything you need to know for the 2022/23 season

11 Nov 2022

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Ear care

Ears are complex organs and when things go wrong, it's not just hearing that can be affected. This module will help pharmacy assistants give customers sound advice on how they can care for their ears.

11 Nov 2022

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It's the least wonderful time of the year... for eyes

As the seasons change, so do our eye care needs. And winter is a particularly difficult time

04 Nov 2022

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