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OTC

Let the pain fall

With support from the pharmacy, customers don’t need to put up with pain alone.

10 Jan 2025

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Clinical

Do men and women use different biological systems to reduce pain?

Females are more likely to become addicted to opioids because they are biologically less responsive to them, research suggests.

25 Nov 2024

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OTC

Muscle and joint pain

Think you're up to speed on strains and sprains? Our latest module aims to boost your confidence when recommending OTC treatments and further advice for muscle and joint pain.

15 Mar 2023

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OTC

Joint and muscle pain

Muscles and joints carefully connect bones and systems throughout the body, allowing us to walk, speak, blink and breathe. As they are used daily, however, they can come under strain from overuse or become injured due to trauma. Luckily, there are many treatment options available in the pharmacy.

06 Jun 2025

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OTC

What a pain! Tackling muscle and joint issues

Cases of musculoskeletal conditions in the UK continue to rise, what advice pharmacy teams can offer to those suffering?

11 Aug 2023

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Clinical

Clinical briefing: Respiratory syncytial virus

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) places a significant yet frequently overlooked burden on the NHS especially during the winter months, so new treatments and vaccinations for the infection will address a real health need, writes PM clinical editor, Mark Greener

16 Mar 2023

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News

Supermarket transactions reveal over a quarter bought pain relief with menstrual products

The study by Nottingham and Bristol universities looked at anonymised loyalty card data “from a major UK health and beauty retailer".

01 Jun 2026

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