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Summer sun, something's begun

Pharmacy teams can support customers as the pollen count intensifies with over-the-counter treatments and self care advice.

25 May 2020 , 4 Min Article

Allergy

Food for thought

Food allergies are on the rise, but food allergen labelling remains inadequate, so what should pharmacy teams look out for?

22 Apr 2019 , 4 Min Article

Allergy

A season not to be sneezed at

Make your pharmacy a one-stop shop for hayfever sufferers this Spring

17 Apr 2019 , 5 Min Article

Allergy

Blowing in the wind: Hayfever management

In most cases hayfever can be managed successfully in community pharmacy through self-management advice and by offering appropriate treatments.

09 Apr 2019 , 5 Min Article

Allergy

The management of allergic rhinitis

This CPD module provides an overview of allergic rhinitis and considers its causes, symptoms and management options.

26 Mar 2019 , 20 Min Module

Allergy

Managing allergic rhinitis

This module will help you to understand symptoms, management options and any possible complications.

18 Mar 2019 , 30 Min Module

Allergy

Relief from the nasal symptoms of allergy

With NHS England advising that OTC products should no longer be prescribed to treat mild-to-moderate hayfever, pharmacy’s role in supporting sufferers is more important than ever. This module includes self-care advice and product recommendations to aid customer conversations.

09 Feb 2019 , 5 Min Module

Allergy

What to expect from this hayfever season

There are about 18 million hayfever sufferers in the UK, yet only half can identify their triggers, according to Allergy UK. This means there is plenty of scope for pharmacy advice this season

10 Apr 2018 , 5 Min Article