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Pain relief

Consider all the available options for pain management.

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Pain relief

Pain management

In order to put the squeeze on pain, don’t just reach for the OTC analgesics. Positive coping strategies are just as important

13 Jun 2017 , 5 Min Article

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Pain relief

What a pain

Helping customers to choose the right kind of treatment for their pain can be a tricky issue. Here, the experts provide answers to common queries.

05 Jun 2017 , 5 Min Article

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Pain relief

Headache & migraine: Knock it on the head

Migraine can blight the lives of those affected but there is plenty pharmacists can do to lessen its impact on patients

31 May 2017 , 5 Min Article

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First aid

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

07 May 2017 , 3 Min Article

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Pain relief

Signposting solutions - chronic joint pain

Signposting solutions for patients with chronic joint pain

31 Jan 2017 , 1 Min Article

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Pain relief

Why people need more advice about headache

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

31 Jan 2017 , 3 Min Article

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Pain relief

OTC analgesia

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

30 Jan 2017 , 900 Min Module

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Pain relief

Falls prevention and osteoporosis

This CPD module looks at pharmacists' role in managing falls prevention and osteoporosis

22 Nov 2016 , 900 Min Module

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Pain relief

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

16 Nov 2016 , 5 Min Article

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NSAIDs linked to heart failure

Seven non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, including ibuprofen, increase the risk of heart failure, study finds

17 Oct 2016 , 1 Min Article

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Pain relief

Children’s pain and fever

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

22 Aug 2016 , 900 Min Module

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Pain relief

Making headway with migraine

The latest product and marketing news in the headache and migraine category

02 Aug 2016 , 3 Min Article

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Pain relief

Topical pain relief: back to basics

Topical pain relief products are growing fast in terms of use and popularity but confusion still remains about their benefits

26 Jul 2016 , 5 Min Article

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Pain relief

Update: Half the population living with chronic pain

Up to half of the population in the UK lives with chronic pain, according to a new meta-analysis of 19 studies

26 Jul 2016 , 1 Min Article

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Pain relief: When life's a real pain

Osteoarthritis has a considerable impact on quality of life – so why is it overlooked and underestimated so often?

26 Jun 2016 , 4 Min Article

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Pain relief

Taking control of pain

Pain is one of the most common reasons for people to visit a pharmacy so staff need to understand the different types and effective treatments.

30 May 2016 , 5 Min Article

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