Child & teen health

Provide advice on conditions affecting children and teens.

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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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RPS: Puberty blocker legislation could ‘criminalise’ pharmacists

Ban on new prescriptions poses a legal threat to pharmacists, Society warns.

01 Aug 2024 , 2 Min Article

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DH implements ‘emergency ban’ on puberty suppressing hormones

No new patients under 18 to be put on puberty suppressing hormones under emergency ban

30 May 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Putting pharmacy first for infant feeding advice

Pharmacy can play an important role in supporting new parents when they are looking for advice regarding infant feeding.

23 Oct 2023 , 5 Min Module

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Managing pain and fever in children

This single-page module will help keep you up to date on how to manage pain and fever in children.

22 Aug 2023 , 8 Min Module

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ADHD during childhood and adolescence

This module aims to broaden understanding of ADHD during childhood and adolescence.

20 Mar 2023 , 20 Min Module