winter

Cold season

As the winter months begin, the pharmacy will undoubtedly see more customers looking for help with conditions like the flu, a cold or cough. Luckily, the pharmacy is also a place where a plethora of OTC remedies are available, and where customers can gain valuable self care advice from the pharmacy team.

Freezing out winter illness

The winter months cannot only exacerbate common conditions but bring with it some serious impacts on health.

Blowing hot and cold

As winter unfurls, pharmacy teams can help customers protect their skin as much as possible with OTC solutions and advice.

The cream of the crop

A profile of the winter skincare category

Travel health advice in the winter

Running a travel health clinic is becoming an attractive proposition for many pharmacies and the benefits are obvious all year round

Winter essentials

Dawn Gay rounds up the latest news from the winter remedies category

Braving the elements

Make sure you're up to date with recent developments in the winter skincare category

Looking after skin in winter

What's the best way to look after skin in winter? Here's what the experts recommend.

Defeat dryness

Plummeting temperatures and low humidity caused by over-heated homes leach moisture from the skin, leading to dryness.

“Moisturise daily with rich body creams instead of lotions, as they hold more water,” says facialist Antonia Burrell. “Those containing humectants such as urea and glycerin help to trap moisture in the skin and keep it there. Creams should be applied right after a shower or bath, while the skin is still damp – this will help hold in moisture.”

Brands warm up for winter

Coughs and colds can be big business for pharmacy. We look at the latest developments

The cold guard

Exposure to extremes of biting winds, cold air and dehydrating central heating can cause dry and

The winter 'cold rush'

Summarising the product and marketing innovation on offer in this season’s winter remedies

Kids and colds

Parents can be in a quandary when it comes to treating their children's winter ailments