Otc

OTC

Sleep, skin and heavy periods: Government publishes POM to P wish list

Government invites applications to MHRA for switches in a number of health categories.

10 Feb 2025 , 2 Min Article

OTC

Exclusive: Public increasingly confident using OTCs turn away from pharmacy?

Fewer consumers are seeking advice and treatment from pharmacists as a first step, according to a new report from PAGB.

23 Jul 2024 , 3 Min Article

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

OTC

Sanofi OTC spinoff wholesale partnership with Alliance and Phoenix

Arrangement will offer improved service levels and stock availability, says Sanofi.

04 Mar 2024 , 1 Min Article

Women's health

Women this way

Women form the majority of community pharmacyâ€™s customer base, but can more be done to help them navigate the shelves?

01 Apr 2016 , 4 Min Article

OTC

A little pick me up?

Is the category of vitamins, minerals and supplementsÂ on the rise for pharmacy?

10 Mar 2016 , 4 Min Article

OTC

Giving patients the best advice

Patients need to ask for advice,Â rather than self-diagnosing online and jumping to conclusions.

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10 Mar 2016 , 4 Min Article

Diabetes

2015 practice changes

This CPD module provides an overview of the practice changes that occured in 2015.

10 Dec 2015 , 900 Min Module

OTC

Shot in the arm

Winter ailments are the mainstay of OTC consultations at this time of year, especially with the new flu jab service in England.

19 Oct 2015 , 6 Min Article

OTC

Promote men's health and boost your business

Despite many targeted health campaigns over the years, primary healthcare services â€“ including pharmacies â€“ are still underused by men

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27 May 2015 , 4 Min Article

OTC

Word of mouth

Oral care should be straightforward, yet many customers are confusedÂ about how they should care for their teeth

07 Apr 2015 , 5 Min Article

Smoking cessation

This OTC training module covers smoking cessation.

31 Mar 2015 , 900 Min Module

OTC

Dry skin and eczema

This OTC training module covers daily dry skin and eczema

16 Mar 2015 , 900 Min Module

OTC

First aid matters

Summer means a rise in accidents and injuries, so itâ€™s time to review the first aid category

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16 Mar 2015 , 4 Min Article

OTC

Insomnia and sleep problems

This OTC training module covers insomnia and sleep problems.