Population health

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Population and public health

This module aims to update pharmacy teams on recent changes and developments in UK public health policy relevant to community pharmacy practice.

12 Oct 2022 , 20 Min Module

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Greener schemes in pharmacy

From blister packs to PPE, the range of pharmacy items that can now be recycled is growing all the time. 

19 Nov 2020 , 4 Min Article

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Guarding against antibiotic resistance

Everyone has a part to play in the appropriate use of antibiotics, and pharmacy teams are ideally placed to help.

13 Sep 2020 , 4 Min Article

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Discovering vitamin D deficiency

With everyone encouraged to stay home as much as possible during the pandemic, have people been getting enough vitamin D? 

17 Aug 2020 , 4 Min Article

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Cancer during Covid-19

Fears about cancer can put many people off seeking help, but added concerns around Covid-19 have, in some cases, put even more barriers in place.

08 Jul 2020 , 4 Min Article

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Wellbeing worries

Covid-19 has taken its toll on many people’s mental and physical health and wellbeing, but pharmacy teams can help.

25 Jun 2020 , 4 Min Article

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Dealing with diabetes

People with diabetes are at increased risk of the complications of Covid-19 so what do you need to know?

25 May 2020 , 4 Min Article

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Halting HPV

Experts suggest that hundreds of lives will be saved every year in England thanks to a more sensitive cervical screening test.

16 Apr 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Don't bet on it

With gambling addiction on the rise, more people than ever are starting to suffer serious health problems connected to their compulsion. 

10 Mar 2020 , 4 Min Article

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Sight savers

With a recent study showing age-related macular degeneration is on the rise, what can pharmacy teams do to help people safeguard their sight?

24 Feb 2020 , 4 Min Article

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Recognising endometriosis

Endometriosis is as common in women as diabetes, but diagnosis can take years, help spot the condition to make a difference.

23 Dec 2019 , 4 Min Article

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Addiction prescription

PHE publishes the first ever review of dependence and withdrawal problems associated with five classes of medicines.

22 Nov 2019 , 3 Min Article

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Back to basics

Deaths related to asthma attacks have increased, raising the question of whether enough is being done for its basic care.

14 Oct 2019 , 4 Min Article

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Talking it over

NHS data shows an increase in referrals to talking therapies, as well as a rise in recovery rates for anxiety and depression. 

18 Sep 2019 , 4 Min Article