OTC medicines

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Business environment

Alliance Pharma says £350m takeover will not impact drugs supply to pharmacies

Alliance Pharma has been listed the Alternative Investment Market of the London Stock Exchange (pictured) since 2003.

13 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

Business environment

Phoenix seals deal to distribute Kenvue’s OTC products

Phoenix UK said the agreement, which started on January 1, is a “reduced wholesaler model."

09 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Medicines

RPS issues call for evidence on self-selection of P meds

The Society wants to hear from a wide range of pharmacists and pharmacy team members.

12 Jul 2024 , 2 Min Article

Policy

RPS to consider changing its policy on self-selection of P meds

EXCLUSIVE. The Royal Pharmaceutical Society is considering whether to drop its longstanding opposition to the self-selection of Pharmacy-only medicines as Boots pilot continues.

17 Jun 2024 , 5 Min Article

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Business environment

Holland & Barrett becomes PAGB member

Holland & Barrett said joining the PAGB will help the health food retailer “keep ahead of the evolving regulatory landscape”.

05 Jun 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Public health

Streeting: Shift needed in NHS funding to primary care including pharmacy

However, shadow health secretary Wes Streeting did not commit himself to a firm answer on whether Labour will increase community pharmacy’s global sum.

25 Apr 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Public health

PAGB urges parties to re-evaluate ‘restrictive’ switching criteria ahead of general election

The PAGB urged parties to consider a number of recommendations to ensure self-care is “integral” in reducing the pressure on the NHS.

03 Apr 2024 , 1 Min Article

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OTC

OTC medicines market suffers dip as inflation bites

Product prices up 8 per cent as unit sales decline, says PAGB.

22 Mar 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Public health

Three-quarters of survey respondents treat ailments at home

The survey, commissioned by Lanes Health, found 70 per cent have taken to preventative treatment since the Covid pandemic.

09 Jan 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Education & training

Meaningful OTC Conversations

This guide will help you, as a member of the pharmacy team, to talk to patients at the pharmacy counter.

24 Oct 2023 , 5 Min Module

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Sleep & insomnia

Help customers get a better night's sleep

Understand how to make effective interventions to support customers with short-term sleep problems

13 Mar 2023 , 10 Min Module

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Education & training

Advising on cough

Watch this 2 minute video to get clear on what you can recommend for customers with coughs

23 Feb 2023 , 5 Min Module

Education & training

The role of nasal cleansing in protecting against colds and flu

Learning for the pharmacy team

27 Jan 2023 , 5 Min Module

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Education & training

A different approach to pain

Complete this interactive video to rethink your pain recommendations and ensure you offer every customer the most appropriate advice

11 Jan 2023 , 10 Min Module

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Self care: a future beyond OTC medicines?

Find out why community pharmacy should be at the forefront of the emerging self care revolution.

20 Dec 2019 , 4 Min Module