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Women's health

Focus on female concerns and supporting the health of women of all ages.

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Canesten® thrush e-learning

Learn how Canesten® brand offers the widest range of products for thrush treatment, making it uniquely placed to give customers control over managing thrush – their way

18 Sep 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Supply notice issued as HRT patch discontinued

Progynova patches to be withdrawn from the market.

06 Aug 2025 , 1 Min Article

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'World first': MHRA approves non-hormonal treatment for hot flushes in menopause

MHRA boasts world first as it approves Lynkuet for vasomotor symptoms in menopause

09 Jul 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Home-testing kits to be offered under cervical screening programme

Home-testing kits are to be offered to women as part of the NHS cervical screening programme in England in bid to boost participation.

24 Jun 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Preventing unplanned pregnancy with ellaOne

Understand how you can empower women’s reproductive choices with EHC guidance and learn why ulipristal acetate is more effective than alternatives

10 Jun 2025 , 5 Min Module

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How pharmacies can empower women to make informed health decisions

Pharmacies promote women’s health by offering personalised care and medication management

18 Mar 2025 , 1 Min Article

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700,000 women to take part in AI trial to tackle breast cancer

Government launches EDITH breast cancer trial and calls for evidence to support new National Cancer Plan.

04 Feb 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Managing Menopause

Encourage open conversation with customers to support them through their menopause journey

14 Jan 2025 , 10 Min Module

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NICE updates menopause guideline

The guideline recommends HRT for vasomotor symptoms such as hot flushes and night sweats.

07 Nov 2024 , 2 Min Article

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What is postmenopausal vaginal atrophy

Update your knowledge on this common condition, who it affects and its impacts on quality of life

10 Aug 2024 , 10 Min Module

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What is gina

Learn about how Gina works and who can use it

09 Aug 2024 , 10 Min Module

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Gina support tools

Understand the path to purchase in the pharmacy and the tools available to support supply decisions

08 Aug 2024 , 10 Min Module

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Gina supply considerations

Recognise the contraindications and conditions that need GP referral when considering recommending Gina

07 Aug 2024 , 10 Min Module

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England needs a national pharmacy EHC service say trade bodies

England needs an advanced EHC service to make care more accessible, say bodies.

25 Jun 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Weighing in

A woman’s worth should never be limited to how much she weighs. The role that weight plays in overall wellbeing, however, should not be ignored.

19 May 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Morning after pill should be available from petrol stations, say medics

Mandatory consultations can be useful but sometimes impede EHC access, say family planning doctors

05 Feb 2024 , 1 Min Article

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