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Pain relief

Consider all the available options for pain management.

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Exercise better than paracetamol for osteoarthritis, says NICE

'Regular and consistent exercise' is the first line treatment, says NICE.

04 May 2022

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Get moving on joint pain

In a recent poll, 39 per cent of Brits report experiencing chronic pain. It seems the pandemic has affected the nation's joint and muscle health

02 Feb 2022

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Heads you win

With headaches up and migraine worsening, are you giving your customers the latest advice?

07 Nov 2021

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Heads you win

With headaches up and migraine worsening, are you giving your customers the latest advice?

07 Nov 2021

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MHRA reclassifies Nuromol from P to GSL

The decision will make it easier for patients to access the painkiller, says the regulator.

17 Aug 2021

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Push the pain barrier

New NICE guidance calls for healthcare professionals to recognise and treat chronic pain as valid and unique to each patient.

13 Jul 2021

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NICE approves secukinumab for chronic pain condition

NICE has recommended the use of secukinumab as an option for treating a chronic back pain condition affecting young adults.

18 Jun 2021

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MHRA consults on Nuromol P to GSL switch

The MHRA has launched a consultation on whether Nuromol should be available to patients without having to visit a pharmacy. 

14 May 2021

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New NICE guidance on chronic pain

People with chronic primary pain should be offered a range of treatments to help them manage their condition, says NICE in a new guideline.

07 Apr 2021

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Getting ahead

A look at recent data on that most common of symptoms: a headache

 

11 Dec 2020

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Topicals cash in on self care trend

Exercise induced injuries rocketed during lockdown. Here's the latest news, and some advice about backpacks...

11 Oct 2020

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NICE: Many chronic pain meds do more harm than good

Several commonly used treatments for chronic primary pain have little or no evidence that they work and shouldn’t be prescribed, NICE says in new draft guidance.

03 Aug 2020

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Winter Health: Children's fever

Find out more about how to advise customers on childhood fever and make effective product recommendations. 

09 Nov 2018

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