Pain relief

Topical pain relief is a hot topic

Nearly 15 million people in the UK suffer from musculoskeletal pain. Many of them head to their local pharmacy...

Children's pain and fever

Pain and fever can cause much distress in children, pharmacy teams can be there to provide reassurance and expert advice.

Get to the joint

In order to enjoy our later years mobile and pain free, protecting joint and musculoskeletal health is key.

Scenario: Painful toilet visits

Kim O’Connell has asked for a quiet word with pharmacist Parveen and tells her it really hurts when she goes to the toilet...

Making headway: A pharmacist's guide to headaches

Headache is the umbrella term used for a number of different conditions that can be difficult for pharmacists to differentiate and therefore manage appropriately.

Conference call: ASHP updates on opioid crisis

Opioid over-prescribing, medical cannabis and digital health developments were some of the topics covered.

Getting to grips with cannabis-based medicines

The reclassification of cannabis-based medicines was a big story in 2018. Here we look at some questions following on from the move.

Banging, thumping, blinding

When is a headache more than just a headache? Find out how to tell, what to advise and when to refer.

Helping pain sufferers get back on their feet

One recent survey revealed that the number of people in the UK living with osteoarthritis looks set to double – to more than 17 million sufferers – by 2030. What can pharmacy do more of?

 

Migraine Awareness Week runs 3-9 September

The week will kick off with a Migraine Information Event in Shrewsbury on 2 September.

Children's pain and fever

This Professional Assistant: Learn and Advise module focuses on children's pain and fever.

OTC Casebook: Insect bites and stings

Alan Nathan outlines how to help customers deal with insect bites and stings, and offers important advice for handling anaphylactic shock

Signposting solutions - chronic joint pain

Signposting solutions for patients with chronic joint pain

Why people need more advice about headache

Half the adult population suffers from headaches or migraines, but are they getting the advice they need?

OTC analgesia

This module considers the evidence for the effectiveness and safety of drugs available over the counter to treat pain

Dispelling myths about back pain and joint pain

Back pain and arthritis are the largest contributors to disability in the UK. But many sufferers are not helping their condition