OTC

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.

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.

Just a headache?

Pharmacy staff can play a vital role in helping migraine sufferers identify their triggers and ensure they’re getting the most from their medication

Forward vision for eye health category

An ageing population means a growing number of eye-related problems, but a healthy diet and lifestyle has its benefits.

Get ahead on hair advice

People are more confident about asking for advice about hair loss and scalp problems

 

One in 10 are not registered with a dentist

The oral health category has grown significantly, but there is still much more to do in communicating key messages.

 

A healthy nine months

Mums-to-be need reliable advice and reassurance during pregnancy, a role that pharmacy teams can help to fulfil.

Pain can be better managed

Up to 10 million people in Britain suffer pain regularly. How can community pharmacies help improve and manage their pain?

Feet first - taking steps with the category

As customers bare their feet and legs for summer, pharmacy staff need to be ready to offer advice and treatment for common complaints

Beating the bloat

Many people will be suffering from tummy trouble but pharmacy is ideally situated to provide them with the right solution.

Half of long-term smokers to die from cigarette smoking

Smoking rates have dropped to their lowest for a century, but support to quit is still vital.

The problem with pollen

We sum up the latest product news and guidance in the hay fever category

Women this way

Women form the majority of community pharmacy’s customer base, but can more be done to help them navigate the shelves?

A little pick me up?

Is the category of vitamins, minerals and supplements on the rise for pharmacy?

Giving patients the best advice

Patients need to ask for advice, rather than self-diagnosing online and jumping to conclusions.

 

2015 practice changes

This CPD module provides an overview of the practice changes that occured in 2015.