Current Issue October 2023
EM Pharma welcomes Dr Sarah Jarvis as medical adviser for its consumer awareness campaign
Nasofed Anti Viral Nasal Spray, from EM Pharma, is delighted to welcome Dr Sarah Jarvis as medical adviser for its winter colds and flu...
LAW: What does the collapse of Testerworld mean for community pharmacies?
Melania Constable and Jessica Williams explain what the collapse of the three trading entities in the Converse Pharma Group could mean for the entire...
TECHNOLOGY: Fit for the future
Tariq Muhammad considers how layouts are a key to modernisation and why pharmacies need a digital and physical harmony… An increasingly common question I get...
VMS: Preventing 5 nutrient deficiencies in your community
Josh Edwards gives his expert advice on how community pharmacy teams can help prevent five of the most common nutrient deficiencies among their patients… In...
VMS: Dietary supplementation is here to stay
Andy Thomas discusses why nutritional supplements – which are fast becoming the consumer’s first choice for ‘drug free’ treatment – should be recommended to...
EYE HEALTH: Dealing with dry eyes
Optometrist Francesca Marchetti writes how pharmacy teams can help educate patients on what dry eye (dry eyes) is, what symptoms to look out for...
MENTAL HEALTH: Reducing rising levels of mental ill-health
Andrew Magrath looks at how pharmacy contractors can encourage their teams and the patient populations to look after their mental health in these hard...
WOMEN’S HEALTH: Managing menopause in the workplace
Emily Richardson shares her views on how pharmacy teams can help women patients seeking information and support on menopause … The menopause is a natural...
SKINCARE: It’s not just skin deep
With rising waiting times, pharmacists are increasingly becoming the first port of call for patients suffering from a range of skin problems, writes Penelope...
MEN’S HEALTH: How pharmacists can support men with erection problems
Luis Mendez explains why community pharmacy staff should always be willing to engage with their male customers on lifestyle changes (Erection problems) and various...