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Many pharmacies 'hanging on by a thread' says CPE

Business news, 23 Dec 2025 Patrick Grice , 1 Min Article

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Many pharmacies 'hanging on by a thread' says CPE

Business news, 23 Dec 2025 Patrick Grice , 1 Min Article

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Happy Christmas and best wishes for a (more) prosperous 2026!

People news, 23 Dec 2025 Patrick Grice , 1 Min Article

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Happy Christmas and best wishes for a (more) prosperous 2026!

People news, 23 Dec 2025 Patrick Grice , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy Magazine In Conversation With Podcast – Sir Hugh Taylor, chair of UKPPLAB

Pharmacy Podcasts, 16 Dec 2025 Richard Thomas , 42 Min Article

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Pharmacy Magazine In Conversation With Podcast – Sir Hugh Taylor, chair of UKPPLAB

Pharmacy Podcasts, 16 Dec 2025 Richard Thomas , 42 Min Article

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Fluticasone 0.05pc nasal spray reclassified to be available for children aged 12 and over

Clinical news, 16 Dec 2025 Patrick Grice , 1 Min Article

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Fluticasone 0.05pc nasal spray reclassified to be available for children aged 12 and over

Clinical news, 16 Dec 2025 Patrick Grice , 1 Min Article

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New service specification and fee hikes for Covid and flu jabs

NHS & health news, 16 Dec 2025 Patrick Grice , 1 Min Article

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New service specification and fee hikes for Covid and flu jabs

NHS & health news, 16 Dec 2025 Patrick Grice , 1 Min Article

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Editor’s comment: Pharmacy’s bleak midwinter

Opinion, 12 Dec 2025 Richard Thomas , 2 Min Article

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Editor’s comment: Pharmacy’s bleak midwinter

Opinion, 12 Dec 2025 Richard Thomas , 2 Min Article

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Another 68 Jhoots branches acquired by Allied Pharmacies

Lloyds Bank submitted a high court application on Monday to appoint an administrator for Jhoots Chemist, trading as Jhoots Pharmacy.

02 Jan 2026 , 1 min article

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NPA warns public about unregulated suppliers of weight loss jabs as demand surges

A poll commissioned by the National Pharmacy Association indicated 3.3 million UK adults are likely to use the treatment in the new year.

02 Jan 2026 , 1 min article

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Happy Christmas and best wishes for a (more) prosperous 2026!

Season's greetings from Pharmacy Magazine, Independent Community Pharmacist, P3 and Training Matters.

23 Dec 2025 , 1 min article

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Many pharmacies 'hanging on by a thread' says CPE

Over 80 per cent of pharmacy owners are concerned about their business, with a further 2.6 per cent ‘very concerned’, says latest CPE poll.

23 Dec 2025 , 1 min article

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Hallett elected interim chair of Welsh Pharmacy Board

Liz Hallett elected interim chair of the Welsh Pharmacy Board, to serve until March 2026.

23 Dec 2025 , 1 min article

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GPhC issues methotrexate warning amid 'emerging concerns'

GPhC raises flag after patient receives wrong dosage instructions

19 Dec 2025 , 1 min article

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Another 68 Jhoots branches acquired by Allied Pharmacies

Lloyds Bank submitted a high court application on Monday to appoint an administrator for Jhoots Chemist, trading as Jhoots Pharmacy.

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NPA warns public about unregulated suppliers of weight loss jabs as demand surges

A poll commissioned by the National Pharmacy Association indicated 3.3 million UK adults are likely to use the treatment in the new year.

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Happy Christmas and best wishes for a (more) prosperous 2026!

Season's greetings from Pharmacy Magazine, Independent Community Pharmacist, P3 and Training Matters.

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Many pharmacies 'hanging on by a thread' says CPE

Over 80 per cent of pharmacy owners are concerned about their business, with a further 2.6 per cent ‘very concerned’, says latest CPE poll.

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Hallett elected interim chair of Welsh Pharmacy Board

Liz Hallett elected interim chair of the Welsh Pharmacy Board, to serve until March 2026.

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GPhC issues methotrexate warning amid 'emerging concerns'

GPhC raises flag after patient receives wrong dosage instructions

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PDA and Superdrug enter into trade union agreement

Announcement follows February poll of Superdrug employee pharmacists

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'Burnt out' rural pharmacist breached RP rules after temporary removal

Overworked rural pharmacist fell behind with CD logs and renewal fees, PSNI hears

CPD Modules

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Updated: First prescriptions for depression

This is the latest in a series of CPD modules designed to support pharmacists in their conversations with patients who are receiving a medicine for the first time. This module discusses SSRI antidepressants prescribed for people aged 18 years and over with a focus on the New Medicine Service (NMS) but with content relevant to all community pharmacists.

22 Oct 2025 , 20 Min Module

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Men’s health in community pharmacy

This CPD module looks at men’s health in community pharmacy. It is suitable for use as part of pharmacists’ continuing professional development. After reading this module you can include it in your personal Pharmacy Magazine revalidation record.

08 Oct 2025 , 20 Min Module

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Becoming an independent prescriber

This CPD module looks at becoming an independent prescriber. It is suitable for use as part of pharmacists’ continuing professional development. After reading this module you can include it in your personal Pharmacy Magazine revalidation record.

02 Sep 2025 , 20 Min Module

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Management and prevention of otitis externa

This CPD module looks at managing and preventing otitis externa in community pharmacy. It is suitable for use as part of pharmacists’ continuing professional development. After reading this module you can include it in your personal Pharmacy Magazine revalidation record.

28 Jul 2025 , 20 Min Module

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Hearing health and earwax removal

This CPD module focuses on hearing health and earwax removal in community pharmacy. It is suitable for use as part of pharmacists’ continuing professional development. After reading this module you can include it in your personal Pharmacy Magazine revalidation record.

24 Jun 2025 , 20 Min Module

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Managing acne and rosacea

This CPD module covers assessment and clinical decision-making regarding acne and rosacea. It is suitable for use as part of pharmacists’ continuing professional development. After reading this module you can include it in your personal Pharmacy Magazine revalidation record.

02 Jun 2025 , 20 Min Module

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Antibiotic stewardship in community pharmacy

This module focuses on antibiotic stewardship in community pharmacy. It is suitable for use as part of pharmacists’ continuing professional development. After reading this module you can include it in your personal Pharmacy Magazine revalidation record.

01 May 2025 , 20 Min Module

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Identification and management of hypertension

This module focuses on the identification and management of hypertension in community pharmacy. It is suitable for use as part of pharmacists’ continuing professional development. After reading this module you can include it in your personal Pharmacy Magazine revalidation record.

17 Apr 2025 , 20 Min Module

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Next steps in asthma care

This module provides an update on the new treatment pathways for asthma management in the UK. It is suitable for use as part of pharmacists’ continuing professional development. After reading this module you can include it in your personal Pharmacy Magazine revalidation record.

19 Feb 2025 , 20 Min Module

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Key practice developments in 2024

This CPD module provides an update of the major developments in community pharmacy practice during 2024. Areas covered include the new Pharmacy First service in England, other new pharmacy services and contract updates, policy changes, NICE guidance and drug safety alerts.

06 Jan 2025 , 15 Min Module

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Canesten® thrush e-learning

Canesten® thrush e-learning

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Introducing AVARANTE®

Introducing AVARANTE®

Know what AVARANTE is, when you can supply it and what advice to share with customers

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Managing indigestion on the go

Managing indigestion on the go

Understand the difference between indigestion, acid reflux and heartburn and the different ways to treat indigestion and help prevent symptom recurrence

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Advising on allergy in the pharmacy

Advising on allergy in the pharmacy

Recognise the different allergens present throughout the year and recommend effective products to manage allergy symptoms.

Sponsored education, 23 Jul 2025 Admin , 5 Min Module

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Naprosyn® Pain Relief

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Know what AVARANTE is, when you can supply it and what advice to share with customers

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Managing indigestion on the go

Managing indigestion on the go

Understand the difference between indigestion, acid reflux and heartburn and the different ways to treat indigestion and help prevent symptom recurrence

Sponsored education, 14 Aug 2025 Admin , 5 Min Module

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Advising on allergy in the pharmacy

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Pharmacy Magazine In Conversation With Podcast – Sir Hugh Taylor, chair of UKPPLAB

Pharmacy Magazine In Conversation With Podcast – Sir Hugh Taylor, chair of UKPPLAB

Rob Darracott talks to Sir Hugh Taylor, independent chair of the UK Pharmacy Professional Leadership Advisory Board. Under discussion: the importance of professional leadership to health professionals, the work of the Board to further collaboration among professional leadership bodies and specialist pharmacy professional groups across the UK, and what the Royal Pharmaceutical Society’s ambitions for a Royal College of Pharmacy should mean for professional leadership.

Pharmacy Podcasts, 16 Dec 2025 Richard Thomas , 42 Min Article

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Pharmacy Magazine Podcast – Talking Pharmacy, October 27

Pharmacy Magazine Podcast – Talking Pharmacy, October 27

In Halloween week, grab your broomsticks as the CIG editors stir the cauldron of pharmacy news to see what’s been bubbling over the past week – antidepressant side-effects, black market GLP-1s and the dearth of practice research in the community sector all cast a spell...

Pharmacy Podcasts, 27 Oct 2025 Richard Thomas , 19 Min Article

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2-Minute Pharmacy Magazine – October 17

2-Minute Pharmacy Magazine – October 17

Catch up on our most read pharmacy stories of the week – in just two minutes.

Pharmacy Podcasts, 17 Oct 2025 Richard Thomas , 2 Min Article

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Pharmacy Magazine Podcast – Talking Pharmacy, Oct 9

Pharmacy Magazine Podcast – Talking Pharmacy, Oct 9

The CIG editors are back to discuss the dramatically falling rates of locum pay, why depression is such a welcome addition to the New Medicine Service – and we celebrate the very best of independent community pharmacy in this year's Independent Pharmacy Awards. See you at the Pharmacy Show!

Pharmacy Podcasts, 09 Oct 2025 Richard Thomas , 24 Min Article

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Pharmacy Magazine Podcast – Category Insight: Eye Care

Pharmacy Magazine Podcast – Category Insight: Eye Care

In conversation with Louise Gow, head of optometry, low vision and eye health at the Royal National Institute of Blind People.

Pharmacy Podcasts, 18 Sep 2025 , 20 Min Article

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Pharmacy Magazine Podcast – Talking Pharmacy, August 29 (Spotify)

Pharmacy Magazine Podcast – Talking Pharmacy, August 29 (Spotify)

In a packed edition, Numark chair Harry McQuillan joins the CIG editors in a Good Week Bad Week special to discuss a possible upside to the Mounjaro chaos, whatever happened to ICB breach notices and whether centralised dispensing is the solution to pharmacy's capacity problems. Plus Daniel Lee of HubRx on the possibilities offered by hub & spoke. It's a bumper episode, so let us know your views. Email [email protected]

Pharmacy Podcasts, 05 Sep 2025 Richard Thomas , 49 Min Article

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Pharmacy Magazine In Conversation With Podcast – Sir Hugh Taylor, chair of UKPPLAB

Pharmacy Magazine In Conversation With Podcast – Sir Hugh Taylor, chair of UKPPLAB

Rob Darracott talks to Sir Hugh Taylor, independent chair of the UK Pharmacy Professional Leadership Advisory Board. Under discussion: the importance of professional leadership to health professionals, the work of the Board to further collaboration among professional leadership bodies and specialist pharmacy professional groups across the UK, and what the Royal Pharmaceutical Society’s ambitions for a Royal College of Pharmacy should mean for professional leadership.

Pharmacy Podcasts, 16 Dec 2025 Richard Thomas , 42 Min Article

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Pharmacy Magazine Podcast – Talking Pharmacy, October 27

Pharmacy Magazine Podcast – Talking Pharmacy, October 27

In Halloween week, grab your broomsticks as the CIG editors stir the cauldron of pharmacy news to see what’s been bubbling over the past week – antidepressant side-effects, black market GLP-1s and the dearth of practice research in the community sector all cast a spell...

Pharmacy Podcasts, 27 Oct 2025 Richard Thomas , 19 Min Article

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2-Minute Pharmacy Magazine – October 17

2-Minute Pharmacy Magazine – October 17

Catch up on our most read pharmacy stories of the week – in just two minutes.

Pharmacy Podcasts, 17 Oct 2025 Richard Thomas , 2 Min Article

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Pharmacy Magazine Podcast – Talking Pharmacy, Oct 9

Pharmacy Magazine Podcast – Talking Pharmacy, Oct 9

The CIG editors are back to discuss the dramatically falling rates of locum pay, why depression is such a welcome addition to the New Medicine Service – and we celebrate the very best of independent community pharmacy in this year's Independent Pharmacy Awards. See you at the Pharmacy Show!

Pharmacy Podcasts, 09 Oct 2025 Richard Thomas , 24 Min Article

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Pharmacy Magazine Podcast – Category Insight: Eye Care

Pharmacy Magazine Podcast – Category Insight: Eye Care

In conversation with Louise Gow, head of optometry, low vision and eye health at the Royal National Institute of Blind People.

Pharmacy Podcasts, 18 Sep 2025 , 20 Min Article

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Pharmacy Magazine Podcast – Talking Pharmacy, August 29 (Spotify)

Pharmacy Magazine Podcast – Talking Pharmacy, August 29 (Spotify)

In a packed edition, Numark chair Harry McQuillan joins the CIG editors in a Good Week Bad Week special to discuss a possible upside to the Mounjaro chaos, whatever happened to ICB breach notices and whether centralised dispensing is the solution to pharmacy's capacity problems. Plus Daniel Lee of HubRx on the possibilities offered by hub & spoke. It's a bumper episode, so let us know your views. Email [email protected]

Pharmacy Podcasts, 05 Sep 2025 Richard Thomas , 49 Min Article

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Deprescribing in hypertension: a case study

Although pharmacists are the experts on medicines, in some cases it is the patient who wants to discontinue treatment. Using hypertension as an example, we look at what pharmacist prescribers would need to consider when someone wishes to stop taking their blood pressure medication.

11 Nov 2025 , 5 Min Article

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Managing type 1 diabetes

Type 1 diabetes is the most frequent form of the disease in children and adolescents, although it can occur at any age. But what causes the condition, and how can community pharmacists best support patients? Rod Tucker explains

28 Oct 2025 , 6 Min Article

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Practice scenario: Generalised, widespread rash

A man in his 40s asks to speak with you. He tells you he has been bothered by an itchy rash on his legs for the last week or so but now it is also on his arms. He has not tried any medication to get rid of the rash but has been taking an antihistamine to help with the itching. Otherwise, he is fit and healthy and takes no prescribed medicines. What do you advise?

20 Oct 2025 , 5 Min Article

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Asthma update: The final piece of the puzzle?

The time is right for community pharmacists to take a major step forward and help patients overcome challenges and access better quality respiratory care.

14 Oct 2025 , 5 Min Article

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Practice scenario: Confusion in the elderly

Mr T is a 77-year-old man with a number of medical problems including angina, type 2 diabetes and COPD. At his last review three months ago, he was stable with no alterations to his medication regimen. Today, when his carer picks up his medication, she says he hasn’t quite seemed himself for the last few days and is a little confused. She didn’t think to mention it to the doctor given that he is prone to being distracted at times. What is your advice?

13 Oct 2025 , 4 Min Article

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Weight loss medicines: a cautionary note

For all their efficacy and popularity, anti-obesity medicines are far from being a quick fix.

07 Oct 2025 , 4 Min Article

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Headache: causes, diagnosis and treatment

Headaches are a common presentation in pharmacy, but diagnosing the underlying cause can be difficult. To support pharmacists when advising patients, Rod Tucker explores the more common causes and treatment options.

01 Oct 2025 , 5 Min Article

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Creating a safe space for teens in pharmacy

There are some 14.4 million under-18s in the UK, making up almost 20 per cent of the population that need to access health services. For them to feel confident about doing this via pharmacy, they need to feel safe and welcome, says Sarah Purcell.

25 Sep 2025 , 6 Min Article

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Plaque psoriasis: Getting the best results for patients

Patients with skin conditions often struggle to manage their symptoms. Rod Tucker explores how pharmacists can help them get optimal results from their treatments, in particular for plaque psoriasis.

23 Sep 2025 , 7 Min Article

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Practice scenario: Childhood diarrhoea

A father seeks advice for his four-year-old daughter, who is at home. She has had diarrhoea for the last 36 hours, with frequent trips to the toilet, where she passes very loose and watery stools. She has also been sick a couple of times during the last 24 hours. Both he and his wife have been trying to make their daughter eat and drink but have restricted her to soup. What would you advise him to do? By Professor Paul Rutter, University of Portsmouth

02 Sep 2025 , 4 Min Article

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Category update: Feet first

Help customers step into summer free from foot problems with our seasonal guide to common complaints.

11 Aug 2025 , 5 Min Article

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Ready for action – a quick guide to managing sporting injuries

As the warm weather encourages more people to participate in sport and exercise, it is likely that pharmacies will see increasing requests for advice on minor injuries. Sarah Purcell considers best practice recommendations and treatment options.

01 Jul 2025 , 4 Min Article

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Every second counts: busting some oral care myths

Just 120 seconds of tooth brushing twice a day can safeguard oral health, but even this is too much for many people. Victoria Goldman looks at what pharmacists can do to bust some oral care myths.

01 Jul 2025 , 5 Min Article

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Travel health: Beyond the booking

People just want to relax when they’re on holiday and temporarily leave all their worries behind. We explain how pharmacy teams can help them achieve this goal by staying healthy while away from home.

06 Jun 2025 , 4 Min Article

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Travel health: Parakito

Parakito is a range of natural products offering protection from mosquitoes.

19 May 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Advanced protection for excessive sweating

Perspirex is a high-performance antiperspirant for advanced protection against excessive sweat and body odour.

19 May 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Haleon launches new formulation Day Nurse

Product contains paracetamol and pseudoephedrine hydrochloride.

16 Dec 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Erectile dysfunction

It is not unusual for men to experience erectile dysfunction (ED). There are many factors, both physical and psychological and some people may just need to adjust certain aspects of their lifestyle. However, others may need OTC support and advice from the pharmacy.

17 Sep 2024 , 15 Min Module

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First aid

Feel confident in your abilities to provide first aid when necessary, as well as be able to share this vital knowledge and OTC recommendations with customers.

19 Aug 2024 , 15 Min Module

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The weight of the world

Children and young people are suffering through an obesity crisis, with UK statistics showing worrying upward trends for the future.

19 Aug 2024 , 1 Min Article

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