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Special treatment

With more independent prescribing pharmacists writing prescriptions, and an emphasis on medicines optimisation in GP practices and Clinical Commissioning Groups, is the end in sight for specials?

13 Jun 2021 , 3 Min Article

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Allergy

Food for thought

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

13 Jun 2021 , 4 Min Article

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Skin conditions

Time to think skin

The pandemic has taken its toll on skin, with acne and eczema on the rise.

13 Jun 2021 , 5 Min Article

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Box ticking, or barrier busting?

The Joint National Plan for Inclusive Pharmacy Practice makes all the right noises about addressing inequalities, but can it make a difference?

13 Jun 2021 , 4 Min Article

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Business environment

Time for a new metric?

Final data for 2020 prescription volumes are in: here's the detail

17 May 2021 , 2 Min Article

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Financial Management & Funding

Is it really, though?

Health economist Leela Barham gets the measure of the self care opportunity for pharmacy

20 Apr 2021 , 3 Min Article

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Digital & technology

Could an app boost your sales?

Malcolm Carroll says developing an e-commerce app for a pharmacy is easier than you might think 

20 Apr 2021 , 2 Min Article

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Older people's health

Tough times for the older generation

The pandemic has been a difficult time for older people, and pharmacy's role in their care is more important than ever

05 Apr 2021 , 5 Min Article

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Swallowable sponge could reduce need for endoscopies

In trials just one in 30 of the patients offered the Cytosponge were referred for an endoscopy.

25 Mar 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Stressed out scalps

The pandemic has had an effect on almost every area of people’s health, including the hair and scalp. 

11 Mar 2021 , 3 Min Article

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Legal

NHS angle can affect how pharmacies change hands

When it comes to buying and selling a business, pharmacies can be a bit different. 

11 Mar 2021 , 2 Min Article

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Sneezing season

While many still regard hay fever as a minor complaint, it can affect quality of life and exacerbate asthma. 

10 Mar 2021 , 5 Min Article

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Vaccines 'highly effective' in reducing severe Covid-19 in older adults

First dose protection ranged between 57-61 per cent for Pfizer vaccine and between 60-73 per cent for the Oxford-AZ vaccine (ChAdOx1)

03 Mar 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Integrated care

Coming to a town near you...

Proposed Government reforms could escalate local decision making about the shape of health and social care in England. Is community pharmacy ready for more integrated care?

02 Mar 2021 , 4 Min Article

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Sexual health

Hidden benefits to help for men

An estimated five million men in the UK experience erection problems, but a June 2020 survey by Upjohn revealed that only four per cent have sought help from a pharmacist.

12 Feb 2021 , 5 Min Article

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Health supplements

Stronger from within: Vitamins and minerals

The VMS category is thriving, as consumers try to do all they can to protect their health during the pandemic.

12 Feb 2021 , 5 Min Article

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