pharmacy

All a-flutter

Mascara is a make-up bag staple, but with so many on offer, how can you steer customers towards their perfect match? Caroline Brien has the low-down

Clever brushes and hi-tech formulas mean there has never been a more exciting time to shop for “the one” when it comes to a lash-perfecting mascara. The flip side of this, however, is that such vast choice makes mascara shopping a daunting experience, with research revealing that British women still find mascara language confusing when it comes to claims and results.

Developing leadership skills

This CPD module explains why leadership is important and describes the attributes of a good leader

Understanding competition law

Pharmacy lawyer Richard Hough explains how competition rules affect community pharmacy

Understanding customers makes business sense

Understanding customers by putting yourself in their shoes ensures your healthcare and retail offerings are aligned with their needs.

Smoking - triggering the quit attempt

A process for providing support to people who want to give up smoking

Wound care and minor injuries

Dressings are continually evolving both to improve wound healing and to reduce pain and discomfort during the process. Charles Gladwin looks at some of the factors to consider around dressings and plasters for minor injuries

Act now to lead change

How do you prepare for the process of change?

Here comes summer

Help your customers to enjoy healthy summer holidays by suggesting a pre-travel consultation at their local pharmacy.

Accessible Information Standard briefing published

Accessible Information Standard will become law in England on July 31

The problem with pollen

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

Community pharmacy and the hayfever season

Simplify the allergy fixture to make it easier for hayfever sufferers to find what they need

Managing a disaster

Numark’s Hilary Cunningham shares some tips on disaster planning and management

Children's health headliners

We review the children's health category

When art meets make-up

Lan Nguyen-Grealis is an award-winning make-up artist whose artistic flair has made her a firm favourite with celebrities like Paloma Faith and Pixie Lott

 

Lip service

Encourage your customers to get lippy with Emily Hunter’s guide to the perfect pout

Our long-standing love affair with lips is stronger than ever. According to NPD Group Inc., prestige lip make-up enjoyed double-digit sales growth from January to August 2015 compared with the same period in 2014, jumping 16 per cent to a whopping £54 million.

Man power

New products and innovation mean that the male grooming market is more buoyant than ever. But do you know how to capitalise on the new male cool?