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Pain relief,

Getting the balance right

Treating persistent pain means walking a clinical tightrope. Here two leading pain specialists offer their thoughts on how pharmacists can balance patients’ need for pain relief against the risk of dependence and side-effects.

13 Feb 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Pain relief,

Playing the long pain

From advice and signposting, to lending a sympathetic ear, there is plenty that pharmacy teams can do to support customers living with chronic pain.

10 Feb 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Older people's health,

Managing chronic pain in older adults

In older adults living with chronic pain, it is important to get the balance right between ensuring adequate pain relief while avoiding medication overuse and reducing polypharmacy, says Lars-Åke Söderlund, vice president of the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP)

23 Dec 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Musculoskeletal & joint diseases,

Managing muscle and joint pain

Help customers avoid muscle and joint injury with preventative measures and relevant OTC treatments

15 Jun 2022 , 15 Min Module

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Oral health,

Managing oral care

Maintaining a good oral care routine has many benefits.

13 May 2022 , 15 Min Module

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Pain relief,

Tackling long term pain relief

How can pharmacy teams help those suffering from long-term chronic pain conditions?

21 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Pain relief,

Getting a grip on opioid usage

When it comes to tackling the over-prescribing of opioids, growing NHS waiting lists may be undoing any good work.

24 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Foot & leg care,

Plantar fasciitis

This pharmacy scenario will improve your understanding of heel pain, known as plantar fasciitis.

04 Oct 2021 , 5 Min Module

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Joint pain and stiffness

Learn about the causes of osteoarthritis and how customers can manage symptoms

17 Sep 2021 , 2 Min Module

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Women's health,

Dysmenorrhoea

This pharmacy scenario will improve your understanding of period pains, known as dysmenorrhoea.

22 Aug 2021 , 5 Min Module

Pain relief,

Medication madness?

Pharmacists should play a lead role in reducing the harmful effects of opioid use linked to chronic pain.

20 Aug 2021 , 6 Min Article

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Child & teen health,

Children's pain and fever

Pharmacy teams have a key role to play in managing children's pain and fever, so update your knowledge with this module.

15 Aug 2021 , 15 Min Module

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Pain relief,

Thinking ahead about migraine

Find out how pharmacy teams can support sufferers with prevention and management advice for migraine and help them take back control.

21 Jul 2021 , 5 Min Article

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Pain relief,

Shin splints

This scenario will help pharmacy technicians understand the the ways to help customers deal with shin splints.

19 Jul 2021 , 2 Min Module

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Foot & leg care,

Footcare

Understand some of the common conditions affecting the feet and the appropriate OTC treatments available.

20 May 2021 , 15 Min Module

Pain relief,

Chronic pain

Improve your understanding of chronic pain and its management.

18 May 2021 , 5 Min Module

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