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Sexual health

Explore our online sexual health training courses and latest news articles to improve your sexual health knowledge as a pharmacist or pharmacy technician.

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Sexual health

Drop barriers to pharmacy PrEP provision, MPs urge minister

Health minister Karin Smyth urged to consider dropping barriers to PrEP provision

14 Feb 2025 , 1 Min Article

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RPS supports call for national EHC service in England

The current inequity for accessing free EHC in England is unacceptable, with only half of pharmacies offering this service, says RPS.

10 Dec 2024 , 1 Min Article

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NICE updates guidance on diagnosis of endometriosis

NICE responds to recent reports that have highlighted problems with the diagnosis of endometriosis.

12 Nov 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy and sexual health: Expanding access to essential services

There has never been a better time for pharmacy-based sexual health services

23 Aug 2024 , 1 Min Article

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GPhC responds to NHSE policy on puberty suppressing hormones

The GPhC has urged organisations offering gender incongruence and dysphoria services to provide clear referral routes following new NHS England policy on puberty suppressing hormones.

26 Mar 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Sexual healing

Amidst an alarming increase in STI infections in the UK and funding cuts to sexual health services, more people will be looking to the pharmacy for help.

12 Feb 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Fewer than 50pc of pharmacies selling POM to P switch oral contraceptives

Kingston University study cites lack of public awareness about their availability and a lack of interest in purchasing them.

05 Dec 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Cialis Together aims to break ED taboos

The OTC brand has set up an interactive installation in central London to raise awareness of erection difficulties.

05 Sep 2023 , 2 Min Article

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Key Treatment Goals for Erection Problems

This training video will support your conversations around treatment goals for EP products so you can help meet your customers’ needs

05 Jul 2023 , 3 Min Module

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Superdrug campaign highlights impact of non-consensual sexual behaviours

Campaign highlights prevalence of non-consensual behaviours affecting 18-21 year olds

19 Jun 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Let's get it on

Sexual wellness and mental health are often intrinsically interlinked. TM explore the connection between the two as well as how pharmacy teams can best advise customers to get the best out of sex

09 Feb 2023 , 1 Min Article

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The future of sexual health services

Funding cuts have imperilled sexual health services at a time of soaring demand.

01 Feb 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Supply of PrEP in pharmacies will be examined from the autumn

The HIV Action Plan will look at improving distribution to gay and bixsexual men, Black African communities and others.

16 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Boots launches own brand Viagra

The healthcare giant is selling Boots Sildenafil in 1,400 of its stores.

14 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Gay and bisexual men and over-15s to get two HPV doses

People with HIV and the immunocompromised will continue to receive three doses.

31 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Let's talk about sex...

With GP and sexual health clinics under strain, pharmacies are increasingly finding themselves the first port of call for sexual health.

02 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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