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Allergy

Discover allergy training courses and news for advice on allergy management and precautions.

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‘National shortage’ left pharmacist unable to give correct EpiPen dose in fatal case

Pharmacy could not give patient's prescribed strength of EpiPen in fatal anaphylaxis case.

04 Sep 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Allergen advice

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.

19 Aug 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Advising on allergy in the pharmacy

Recognise the different allergens present throughout the year and recommend effective products to manage allergy symptoms.

16 May 2024 , 5 Min Module

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Hay fever: it’s not to be sneezed at

How you can ensure your pharmacy is prepared for the hay fever season.

30 Apr 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Pollen problems

The number of hayfever sufferers in the UK is expected to soar to 31.8 million by 2030, with the pollen season starting as early as January.

24 Apr 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Supporting customers with allergic rhinitis

This video will help you refresh your recommendations for allergic rhinitis and understand the key benefits of fexofenadine

16 Apr 2024 , 5 Min Module

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Hayfever and allergy hub

Update your knowledge on allergic rhinitis with a range of learning resources, brought you to by Allevia

16 Apr 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Hayfever

The hayfever season – starting as early as January – is coincident with large numbers of people looking to their pharmacy for help. To cope with this influx, pharmacy teams need to be on the ball with OTC solutions and remedies.

26 Mar 2024 , 15 Min Module

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Not just hayfever

Community pharmacies are well placed to help allergy sufferers understand their triggers and manage their symptoms effectively

01 Jun 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Spring into action

As the pollen season begins, here's how pharmacy can help customers suffering from hayfever

12 May 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Hayfever 2023

As the hayfever season comes around again, people will be turning to their local pharmacy for support. It's important for teams to be on hand with advice and OTC recommendations to help relieve symptoms.

17 Apr 2023 , 15 Min Module

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Nothing to sneeze at

There are a number of different factors that can trigger nasal congestion, and treatment depends on the specific cause. At this time of year, hay fever is one of the usual suspects when a customer presents with a blocked nose, itchy, watery eyes and other unpleasant symptoms.

01 Apr 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Overreaction

A third of adults and up to 50 per cent of children will experience allergy at some time in their lives

28 Jun 2022 , 5 Min Article

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A seasonal tester

Hayfever is thought to affect around a quarter of the UK population. How can pharmacy help customers to navigate their way through the season?

12 Apr 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Food for thought

Food allergies cause huge anxiety. Here's how you can help

23 May 2021 , 4 Min Article

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Hayfever affects almost double estimated number of sufferers

The number of people suffering with hayfever is almost double the amount that was previously estimated, Allergy UK has said. 

12 May 2021 , 1 Min Article