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PAGB launches digital self-care report at Labour Party conference in Liverpool

The Proprietary Association of Great Britain said it wants “the self-care offer” to be supported “within the NHS app”.

29 Sep 2025

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PDA blasts Society over P meds self-selection about-turn

Association says RPS's new stance on ‘facilitated self-selection’ of P medicines risks patient safety.

24 Jul 2025

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Survey shows importance of HCPs in fostering health self-care

While 89 per cent of respondents to survey reported confidence in maintaining a healthy lifestyle, only 62 per cent felt confident managing common illnesses.

20 May 2025

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Sleep, skin and heavy periods: Government publishes POM to P wish list

Government invites applications to MHRA for switches in a number of health categories.

10 Feb 2025

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Translate your customer's cough

Refresh your knowledge on different types of cough and how customers might describe them.

02 Sep 2024

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Exclusive: Public increasingly confident using OTCs turn away from pharmacy?

Fewer consumers are seeking advice and treatment from pharmacists as a first step, according to a new report from PAGB.

23 Jul 2024

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Industry body calls on Government to prioritise self-care to benefit NHS

PAGB shares six key actions for ministers to prioritise in first 100 days.

22 Jul 2024

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Pharmacists developing more opportunities in self-care, says FIP report

Globally pharmacists are developing more opportunities to enable self-care. However, substantial barriers still prevent community pharmacy from optimising its performance, says a report from the International Pharmaceutical Federation.

12 Dec 2023

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Self care: an integral component of healthcare today

Community pharmacists should take the time to understand the wider self care agenda and the steps they can take to confidently support good health outcomes for their patients and customers.

01 Apr 2023

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Unlocked value in self-care

A third of pharmacists working for independent or small chains do not have the resources to support patients with self-care, alongside their other roles, says report.

31 Jan 2023

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Public’s lack of self care confidence is ‘alarming’ says PAGB

Survey of 2,000 adults finds more than half not confident treating backache

14 Nov 2022

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Public largely unaware pharmacy is best for health advice, reveals study

Research commissioned by Perrigo reveals seven in 10 people in the UK ignore health conditions

06 Sep 2022

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GSK Consumer Health's vice-president, head of R&D EMEA on the legacy of Covid, empowering pharmacists and the need for partnerships

07 Nov 2021

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Self care strategy 'needed to prevent NHS overload'

The PAGB blueprint recommends giving pharmacists read-write access and allowing them to refer onwards.

20 Oct 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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HCPs cast doubt on public's ability to self care

Nearly half of the healthcare professionals in the UK don't believe the public are able to look after their own health.

26 Jul 2021

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