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A new generation

Advice and support can convert new parents to loyal customers

12 Oct 2021

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Prescription for longevity

Independent prescriber Sunil Kochhar says it’s time to upskill if you want to match the 2026 cohort, who will be the first to register with prescribing rights

12 Oct 2021

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Flu season could be early, and demand higher

The near absence of flu cases last year means the season could come early this year

13 Sep 2021

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Compliance aid basics

When should you supply medicines in a compliance aid, and when can you charge for doing so?

11 Aug 2021

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A fresh perspective on incontinence

At least three million people in the UK experience urinary incontinence; we look at the scale of the problem and the opportunity for pharmacy. 

11 Aug 2021

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RPS calls for action on women's health inequalities

Action is needed to reduce the inequalities faced by women when accessing health services, the Royal Pharmaceutical Society has said. 

20 Jul 2021

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E-cig loophole puts minors at risk, Government told

A charity criticises the government for failing to close a loophole allowing companies to hand out free e-cigarettes to under-18s. 

19 Jul 2021

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DH sets ambitious targets for winter flu programme

The Department of Health and Social Care announces that it aims to vaccinate 85 per cent of people aged 65 and over against influenza.

19 Jul 2021

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One in five need room to breathe

The Taskforce for Lung Health sees opportunity in effective promotion of 'vital' pharmacy services like inhaler technique checks

14 Jul 2021

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First responders

Increased numbers of visits to the pharmacy in search of self care assistance with first aid has been a knock-on effect of the pandemic. 

14 Jul 2021

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Be sun smarter

It may be staycations for many this year, but the British sun can still be a cause for concern

13 Jul 2021

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Crisis point

With screening delays and lockdown related mental health issues on the rise, how might pharmacy help?

13 Jul 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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Post-lockdown sleep worries: time to step up

Farah Ali says pharmacists can help the nation by providing more information on the effects of lack of sleep and guidance on what might help

13 Jul 2021

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RPS calls for dialogue between pharmacists & GPs

Thorrun Govind said a meeting was important for the different health professions “to understand each other’s perspectives".

08 Jul 2021

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RPS: Every pharmacy should stock naloxone

Overdose treatment naloxone should be available from every community pharmacy in Scotland, the Royal Pharmaceutical Society has said.

17 Jun 2021

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